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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Arbane is a white grape variety, with its roots in Champagne, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to hawthorn, carnation, peach, pippin apple and quince.
It is planted most seriously in Champagne and Aube.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
On other labels it goes by Arbanne and Albane.
At the table it suits delicate white meats, seafood, light dishes, sole cooked in butter and oysters.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Champagne
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Aube
Blends well with.
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Pinot Noir
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Pinot Meunier
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Chardonnay
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Pinot Blanc
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Petit Meslier
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Food pairings.
01
delicate white meats
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seafood
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light dishes
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sole cooked in butter
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oysters
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Southern fried chicken
Also labelled.
Arbanne, Albane.
Bottles to look for.
- Marie et Olivier Horiot Arbane Brut Nature, Champagne, France
- Moutard Pere et Fils 'Cepage Arbane' Vieilles Vignes Brut, Champagne, France
- Noel Leblond-Lenoir Arbane Brut, Champagne, France
Arbane: common questions
01.What does Arbane taste like?+
Arbane tastes of hawthorn, carnation, peach, pippin apple and quince. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Arbane from?+
Arbane originates in Champagne, France.
03.Where is Arbane grown?+
The key regions for Arbane are Champagne and Aube.
04.What food pairs with Arbane?+
Pour it with delicate white meats, seafood, light dishes, sole cooked in butter and oysters, plus one more.
05.What else is Arbane called?+
Arbane is also labelled Arbanne and Albane.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.