Wines made from Grenache noir grapes of Languedoc

Discover the best wines made with Grenache noir as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc.

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More informations about the variety Grenache noir

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

What are the typical flavors of the Grenache noir grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 9% of Grenache noir
Black fruitPresent in 8% of Grenache noir
EarthPresent in 6% of Grenache noir
OakPresent in 5% of Grenache noir
Non oakPresent in 5% of Grenache noir
SpicesPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
LeatherPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
FloralPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
PepperPresent in 2% of Grenache noir

CherryPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
PlumPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
BlackberryPresent in 1% of Grenache noir
Red fruitPresent in 1% of Grenache noir
JamPresent in 1% of Grenache noir
EarthyPresent in 1% of Grenache noir
Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Grenache noir
Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Grenache noir

News about the grape variety Grenache noir

Plan for major English winery development in Kent blocked

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Wildfires in Chile rip through historic vineyards and destroy wineries

Wildfires have destroyed wineries and scorched vineyards in south-central Chile after temperatures reached a record 40°C (104°F) over the weekend. More than 20 people have died and 1,500 others are seeking refuge after the wildfires burned down hundreds of homes in the region. Three regions – Araucanía, Biobío and Ñuble – have declared a state of emergency. The National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response is currently battling to put out the fires. Official government data revealed that ...