Wines made from Counoise grapes of Hérault
Discover the best wines made with Counoise as a single variety or as a blend of Hérault.
More informations about the variety Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
More informations about the region of Pays d'Oc
The wine region of Hérault is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine La Grange des Pères or the Domaine La Grange des Pères produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Hérault are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Hérault often reveals types of flavors of minerality, yellow apple or passion fruit and sometimes also flavors of nutty, anise or stone fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Counoise grape variety?
- CherryPresent in 2% of Counoise
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Counoise
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Counoise
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Counoise
- PlumPresent in 2% of Counoise
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Counoise
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Counoise
- EarthPresent in 2% of Counoise
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Counoise
- OakPresent in 2% of Counoise
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Counoise
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Counoise
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Counoise
- SmokePresent in 1% of Counoise
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Counoise
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Counoise
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Counoise
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Counoise
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Counoise
- VioletPresent in 1% of Counoise