Wines made from Cinsault grapes of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Discover the best wines made with Cinsault as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence.
More informations about the variety Cinsault
Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.
More informations about the region of Provence
Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence is one of the main French appellations in the Provence wine region, located in the extreme southeast of the country. It is the second largest appellation in the region, with about 4,000 hectares North and west of Aix-en-Provence - the town from which it takes its name. The area also bears the tiny title of AOCPalette. The Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation was first introduced as a VDQS in 1956, having been informally known as Côteaux du Roy René (René d'Anjou being a 15th century French king famous for his love of wine and the Vine).
What are the typical flavors of the Cinsault grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Cinsault
- StrawberriesPresent in 6% of Cinsault
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Cinsault
- EarthPresent in 4% of Cinsault
- CherryPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- OakPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- PeachPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- LemonPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Cinsault
- SaltPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Cinsault
- PomegranatePresent in 1% of Cinsault
News about the grape variety Cinsault
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