Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
More informations about the variety Pinot blanc
Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.
More informations about the region of Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- PearPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Green applePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- HoneysucklePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- StonePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- FloralPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
News about the grape variety Pinot blanc
The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne
Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https: ...
The rise of California Cabernet Franc plus 20 top wines worth seeking out
In the wake of the second destructive wave of the phylloxera bug in California in the 1980s and 1990s, Cabernet Sauvignon rose to such prominence and dominance (especially in Napa Valley) that I, like most people, assumed it must now be the most expensive grape variety in the state. Wrong. That would be Cabernet Franc. Top 20 California Cabernet Franc wines Slowly, steadily and quietly, Cabernet Sauvignon’s father has displaced its son* as the priciest grape to buy and the grape that is generati ...
Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 raises £20k for charity
Results from the Decanter Retailer Awards provide Decanter readers with an invaluable guide to the best places to buy and enjoy wine across the UK, but that’s not all. The competition also provides support to UK-based charities, with all proceeds from entries donated for a third year in succession. From 2020 to 2022, including annual donations made by Decanter, Decanter Retailer Awards has raised a total of £81,000 for drinks industry charities The Drinks Trust and The Ben, as well as a ne ...