Wines made from Clairette grapes of Cassis
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Cassis.
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
Cassis is a small coastal Village and wine region in Provence, in southeastern France. Created in May 1936, the Cassis appellation covers red, white and rosé wines produced from 200 hectares of vines, all located within a mile or two of the Mediterranean. (Despite its name, the village does not produce Crème de Cassis, the Sweet blackcurrant liqueur that is actually a specialty of Burgundy. ) The landscape around Cassis is that of classic Provence; Clear, blue Mediterranean waters and terracotta roofs overlooked by white limestone cliffs and surrounded by vineyards and Garrigue.
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- CassisPresent in 12% of Clairette
- Black fruitPresent in 12% of Clairette
- EarthPresent in 12% of Clairette
- Tree fruitPresent in 12% of Clairette
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Clairette
- OakPresent in 9% of Clairette
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Clairette
- LemonPresent in 6% of Clairette
- HoneyPresent in 6% of Clairette
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Clairette
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Clairette
- MineralityPresent in 5% of Clairette
- PearPresent in 5% of Clairette
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Clairette
- PeachPresent in 4% of Clairette
- GrapefruitPresent in 4% of Clairette
- OakyPresent in 4% of Clairette
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Clairette
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Clairette
- SalinePresent in 3% of Clairette
News about the grape variety Clairette
Big push on Rhône Valley whites underway
President of Inter Rhône Philippe Pellaton put forward the body’s ambitious commercial strategy from now until 2035 at the Maison des Vins on 8th December. The Rhône Valley continues to make considerably more red wine than white and rosé, but Pellaton explained that reweighting the split of different colours will be one of their principal policies. Their intention is to increase production of white wines with a view to doubling shipments between now and 2031. ‘Historically, Rhône Valley Vineyard ...
Decanter magazine latest issue: November 2022
Inside the November 2022 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES Value claret: Top 30 under £20 Georgina Hindle’s pick of the 163 affordable clarets she tasted Decanter Hall of Fame Award: Rosa Kruger Tim Atkin MW profiles the inspiring 2022 winner Decanter Rising Star Award: Apostolos Thymiopoulos Sarah Jane Evans MW introduces this talented Greek winemaker Clairette around the world Dry whites that impress Matt Walls Napa Cabernet 2019 Jonathan Cristaldi’s highlights of the vintage Thinking insid ...
Gigondas to produce white wines
At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...