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Acadie Blanc

Acadie Blanc wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
Canada
Top region
Nova Scotia
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
2
Synonyms

Acadie Blanc is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Nova Scotia, Canada.

Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for citrus, grass, stone fruit, grassy and floral.

The regions that matter for it are Nova Scotia and Quebec.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool maritime.

Watch for the synonyms: V-53621 and Acadie.

At the table it suits sardines, calamari and lobster.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
citrusgrassstone fruit
Aromas
citrusgrassyfloral
Styles
dry whitesparkling

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 sardines
02 calamari
03 lobster

Also labelled.

V-53621, Acadie.

Bottles to look for.

  • Blomidon Cuvee L'Acadie Brut, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Domaine de Grand Pre L'Acadie Blanc, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • L'Acadie Vineyards Joie de Vivre, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • L'Acadie Vineyards L'Acadie Blanc, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • L'Acadie Vineyards Vintage Cuvee Sparkling, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Luckett Vineyards Traditional Method, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Planters Ridge L'Acadie, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Whispering Horse 'Les Galets', British Columbia, Canada

Acadie Blanc: common questions

01.
What does Acadie Blanc taste like?
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Acadie Blanc tastes of citrus, grass, stone fruit, grassy and floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Acadie Blanc from?
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Acadie Blanc originates in Nova Scotia, Canada.
03.
Where is Acadie Blanc grown?
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The key regions for Acadie Blanc are Nova Scotia and Quebec.
04.
What food pairs with Acadie Blanc?
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Pour it with sardines, calamari and lobster.
05.
What else is Acadie Blanc called?
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Acadie Blanc is also labelled V-53621 and Acadie.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Canada.

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