Wines made from Clairette grapes of Western Cape
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Western Cape.
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 Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
What are the typical flavors of the Clairette grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Clairette
- EarthPresent in 5% of Clairette
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Clairette
- OakPresent in 5% of Clairette
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Clairette
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Clairette
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Clairette
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Clairette
- FloralPresent in 4% of Clairette
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Clairette
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Clairette
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Clairette