Wines made from Clairette grapes of Vin de Pays
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de Pays.
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 Pays d'Oc
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Clairette
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Clairette
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Clairette
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Clairette
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Clairette
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Clairette
- OakPresent in 2% of Clairette
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Clairette
- FloralPresent in 2% of Clairette
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Clairette
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Clairette
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Clairette
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Clairette
- PeachPresent in 1% of Clairette
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Clairette
- GingerPresent in 1% of Clairette
- PearPresent in 1% of Clairette
- HoneysucklePresent in 1% of Clairette
- OrangePresent in 1% of Clairette
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Clairette