Wines made from Clairette grapes of Bandol
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Bandol.
More informations about the variety Clairette
Clairette rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found on our tables! Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by medium to large bunches of grapes of medium size. Clairette rosé can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.
More informations about the region of Provence
Bandol is a key appellation in the wine region of Provence, in the far southeast of France. Created in 1941, the appellation covers red, white and rosé wines from approximately 1,550 hectares of vineyards located around the coastal town of Bandol on the Mediterranean coast. These are spread unevenly over eight communes in the Var dePartment, the majority being located just North of Bandol, in Le Beausset, La Cadière-d'Azur, Le Castellet and Évenos. Bandol is best known for its red wines, which constitute the majority of the appellation's production.
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Clairette
- EarthPresent in 13% of Clairette
- Citrus fruitPresent in 13% of Clairette
- MineralityPresent in 10% of Clairette
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Clairette
- CitrusPresent in 7% of Clairette
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Clairette
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Clairette
- OakPresent in 7% of Clairette
- PeachPresent in 6% of Clairette
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Clairette
- StrawberriesPresent in 5% of Clairette
- PearPresent in 5% of Clairette
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Clairette
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Clairette
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Clairette
- GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Clairette
- OakyPresent in 3% of Clairette
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Clairette
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Clairette