Wines made from Grenache noir grapes of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Discover the best wines made with Grenache noir as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence.
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 Provence
Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence is one of the main French appellations in the Provence wine region, located in the extreme southeast of the country. It is the second largest appellation in the region, with about 4,000 hectares North and west of Aix-en-Provence - the town from which it takes its name. The area also bears the tiny title of AOCPalette. The Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation was first introduced as a VDQS in 1956, having been informally known as Côteaux du Roy René (René d'Anjou being a 15th century French king famous for his love of wine and the Vine).
What are the typical flavors of the Grenache noir grape variety?
- PeachPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- EarthPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- FloralPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- OakPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- CherryPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- MelonPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- AshPresent in 1% of Grenache noir
- ButterPresent in 1% of Grenache noir
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Grenache noir
News about the grape variety Grenache noir
Rhône 2021: best value wines
Severe frost in early April wreaked havoc across both the northern and southern appellations of the Rhône Valley in 2021, with many producers losing a large majority of their crop. The reds that did materialise tend towards lean, green flavours, because grapes struggled to ripen. A few producers struck lucky, with late-budding varieties or pockets of vineyard less affected by frost. But overall, it is the whites that really shine, showing freshness, precision and longevity. St-Joseph, Vacqueyras ...
Rhône 2020: best-value wines
In his Rhône 2020 vintage report Matt Walls found fresh, vibrant and deliciously drinkable wines across the Northern and Southern appellations, with many wines being approachable now. Given that many wines won’t last as long as previous vintages such as 2016, 2017 and 2019, this could make the 2020s great value picks for immediate drinking. Scroll down to see Matt’s best-value Rhône 2020 tasting notes and scores Walls noted that this is the freshest vintage for whites since 2014, so lovers ...
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