Wines made from Clairette grapes of Languedoc-Roussillon
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc-Roussillon.
More informations about the variety Clairette
Vibrant and fresh rosés and clairets with a pale robe and tender mouth, featuring aromas of white flowers, citrus, fennel and delicate anise notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. A pink-skinned mutation of clairette blanche, occasionally blended into Provençal and Languedoc rosés. Clairette blanche signs Clairette de Die, Clairette du Languedoc AOC and enters Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites. Native southern French grape.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Clairette
- EarthPresent in 3% of Clairette
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Clairette
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Clairette
- ButterPresent in 2% of Clairette
- PearPresent in 2% of Clairette
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Clairette
- OakPresent in 2% of Clairette
- OrangePresent in 2% of Clairette
- OakyPresent in 1% of Clairette
- PeachPresent in 1% of Clairette
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Clairette
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Clairette
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Clairette
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Clairette
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Clairette
- FloralPresent in 1% of Clairette
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Clairette
- QuincePresent in 1% of Clairette
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Clairette