Wines made from Clairette grapes of Languedoc
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc.
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
Sunny, generous southern reds: spicy, peppery Syrah, round, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), deep Mourvèdre, structured Carignan, supple Cinsault. From robust Corbières and Minervois to fresher Terrasses du Larzac, via Faugères on schist or taut Pic Saint-Loup. Lively, iodised Picpoul de Pinet whites (oysters), ample Roussanne and Marsanne. 14 sub-appellations, ~10,000 ha in regional AOC.
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Clairette
- EarthPresent in 5% of Clairette
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Clairette
- OakPresent in 4% of Clairette
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Clairette
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Clairette
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Clairette
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Clairette