Wines made from Clairette grapes of Clairette de Die
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Clairette de Die.
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.
Sparkling AOC in the Drôme (Rhône valley), Dioise ancestral method (single bottle fermentation). Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains (min. 75%, topped up with Clairette): fine bubbles, pale to golden colour, ~7-8% alcohol — brilliant aromas of rose, honeysuckle, citrus, honey, peach, apricot, mango, litchi; sweet and refreshing. Light festive wine, drink young and chilled (6-8°C).