Wines made from Clairette grapes of Palette
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Palette.
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
Tiny Provençal AOC (1948) near Aix-en-Provence, on calcareous scree slopes of Langesse in a sheltered cirque. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cinsault (≥80%) as signature reds and rosés: rich notes of red fruits, garrigue, spices, leather and balsamic touch, firm tannins and warm mouthfeel. Rare Clairette-based white (≥55%): floral, honey, almond, white truffle, anise and evolving balsamic touch, excellent for ageing. Legendary Château Simone.
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- PeachPresent in 2% of Clairette
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Clairette
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Clairette
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Clairette
- EarthPresent in 2% of Clairette
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Clairette
- OakPresent in 2% of Clairette
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Clairette
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Clairette
- CreamPresent in 1% of Clairette
- CherryPresent in 1% of Clairette
- OakyPresent in 1% of Clairette
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Clairette
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Clairette
- BeeswaxPresent in 1% of Clairette
- SmokePresent in 1% of Clairette
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Clairette
- ButterPresent in 1% of Clairette
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Clairette
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Clairette