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Key regions
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Synonyms
Arbois is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Loire Valley, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, apple, pear, herbal and floral.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Loire Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for cool.
Watch for the synonyms: Orbois, Petit Pineau, Pineau Menu and Menu Pineau.
At the table it suits tuna rillettes, salmon and polenta dishes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Tuna rillettes
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Salmon
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Polenta dishes
Also labelled.
Orbois, Petit Pineau, Pineau Menu, Menu Pineau.
Bottles to look for.
- Clos du Tue Boeuf Touraine Le Brin de Chevre, Loire, France
- Domaine de Veilloux 'Et Vie Danse' Brut Non Dose, Vin de France
- Domaine Frantz Saumon 'Vin de Frantz' Menu Pineau, Vin de France
- Domaine Frantz Saumon Un Saumon dans la Loire La Petite Gaule du Matin, Loire, Vin de France
- Domaine Tardieux-Gal 'Le Temps des Orbois', Vin de France
- Etienne et Claude Courtois Les Cailloux du Paradis 'Evidence', Loire, Vin de France
- Henri Maire Arbois Cuvee Lumiere Blanc, Jura, France
- Herve Villemade Cheverny Les Souchettes, Loire, France
Arbois: common questions
01.What does Arbois taste like?+
Arbois tastes of citrus, apple, pear, herbal and floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Arbois from?+
Arbois originates in Loire Valley, France.
03.Where is Arbois grown?+
The key regions for Arbois are Loire Valley.
04.What food pairs with Arbois?+
Pour it with tuna rillettes, salmon and polenta dishes.
05.What else is Arbois called?+
Arbois is also labelled Orbois, Petit Pineau, Pineau Menu and Menu Pineau.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.