Wines made from Clairette grapes of Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Lebanon.
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 wines of Lebanon
Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country with an ancient wine culture that has experienced a renaissance in recent decades. In 2011, about six million bottles of Lebanese wine were produced from 2000 hectares (5000 acres) of Vineyards. Modern Lebanese viticulture has moved inland from the ancient Phoenician port cities to the fertile Bekaa Valley. There are also a handful of vineyards near Jezzine, a few kilometres from the Southern end of the Bekaa, just inland from Sidon.
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 6% of Clairette
- OakPresent in 5% of Clairette
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Clairette
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Clairette
- PeachPresent in 4% of Clairette
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Clairette
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Clairette
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Clairette
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Clairette
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Clairette
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Clairette
- LemonPresent in 3% of Clairette
- PearPresent in 3% of Clairette
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Clairette
- GooseberryPresent in 3% of Clairette
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Clairette
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Clairette
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Clairette
- OakyPresent in 2% of Clairette
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Clairette