Wines made from Clairette grapes of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence.
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
Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence is one of the main French appellations in the Provence wine region, located in the extreme southeast of the country. It is the second largest appellation in the region, with about 4,000 hectares North and west of Aix-en-Provence - the town from which it takes its name. The area also bears the tiny title of AOCPalette. The Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation was first introduced as a VDQS in 1956, having been informally known as Côteaux du Roy René (René d'Anjou being a 15th century French king famous for his love of wine and the Vine).
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Clairette
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Clairette
- EarthPresent in 3% of Clairette
- OakPresent in 3% of Clairette
- PeachPresent in 2% of Clairette
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Clairette
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Clairette
- Green applePresent in 1% of Clairette
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Clairette
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Clairette
- PearPresent in 1% of Clairette
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Clairette
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Clairette
- FennelPresent in 1% of Clairette
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Clairette
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Clairette
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Clairette
- FloralPresent in 1% of Clairette
- LemonPresent in 1% of Clairette
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Clairette