Wines made from Clairette grapes of Provence
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Provence.
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 Provence
World capital of dry, refined rosé (~90% of production). Pale rose-petal colour, delicate nose of fresh red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant), citrus (pink grapefruit), white flowers and a mineral touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Mediterranean aperitif par excellence. Blends of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren and Mourvèdre. Fleshy Bandol reds from Mourvèdre (leather, garrigue, age-worthy), straight Cassis whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Clairette
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Clairette
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Clairette
- OakPresent in 3% of Clairette
- EarthPresent in 3% of Clairette
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Clairette
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Clairette
- LemonPresent in 2% of Clairette
- MelonPresent in 2% of Clairette