Wines made from Grenache noir grapes of Pays d'Oc
Discover the best wines made with Grenache noir as a single variety or as a blend of Pays d'Oc.
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 Vin de Pays
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Grenache noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Grenache noir
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Grenache noir
- CherryPresent in 5% of Grenache noir
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Grenache noir
- OakPresent in 5% of Grenache noir
- EarthPresent in 5% of Grenache noir
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- RaspberryPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- PepperPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- FloralPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- CreamPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
News about the grape variety Grenache noir
Batailley 2021 release kick-starts Bordeaux en primeur
Château Batailley 2021 was released en primeur this week at around €26.5 per bottle ex-Bordeaux, level with the debut price of the 2020-vintage release. Batailley 2021 was being offered by international merchants at £330 per 12 bottles in bond, said Liv-ex, which described it as ‘one of the best value [Batailley] wines on the market today’. Some analysts and merchants suggested the Pauillac estate had set a relatively positive tone for the Bordeaux en primeur campaign over the next f ...
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Tobermory launches 24-year-old whisky finished in Oloroso Sherry casks
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