Wines made from Clairette grapes of Clairette de Bellegarde
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Clairette de Bellegarde.
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 Rhone Valley
Micro-AOC single-varietal from the Gard (10 ha around Bellegarde at the gates of the Camargue, stony plateau at 60 m, well-drained clay-silica soils). Clairette as exclusive signature white — delicate and expressive with lively notes of lime blossom, acacia, honeysuckle, pear, citrus and a saline-Mediterranean touch; characteristic noble slight bitterness. Evolves with age toward honey and candied lime. Southern sister of Clairette du Languedoc.
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- StrawPresent in 1% of Clairette
- EarthPresent in 1% of Clairette
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Clairette
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Clairette
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Clairette