Wines made from Clairette grapes of Saint-Chinian
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Saint-Chinian.
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
Languedoc cru between Beziers and Saint-Pons, signature dual terroir. Fleshy Mediterranean reds with notes of black fruit (blackberry, black cherry), garrigue, pepper, liquorice and spice, firm tannins and a sun-drenched palate. Northern schists: fruitier, smokier profile. Southern clay-limestone: more structured wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Clairette
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Clairette