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Aubun

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

Colour
Red
Body
Medium
Origin
France
Top region
Rhone
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Key regions
3
Pairings
2
Synonyms

Aubun is a red grape variety, with its roots in Rhone, France.

The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

It is planted most seriously in Rhone, Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.

On other labels it goes by Moustardier and Carignan de Bedouin.

At the table it suits steamed clams, veal medallions with lentils and moroccan lamb tagine with prunes and apricots.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium-low
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Styles
dry redrosé

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 steamed clams
02 veal medallions with lentils
03 Moroccan lamb tagine with prunes and apricots

Also labelled.

Moustardier, Carignan de Bedouin.

Bottles to look for.

  • La Sorga 'L'Aubunite', Vin de France

Aubun: common questions

01.
Where is Aubun from?
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Aubun originates in Rhone, France.
02.
Where is Aubun grown?
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The key regions for Aubun are Rhone, Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon.
03.
What food pairs with Aubun?
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Pour it with steamed clams, veal medallions with lentils and moroccan lamb tagine with prunes and apricots.
04.
What else is Aubun called?
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Aubun is also labelled Moustardier and Carignan de Bedouin.

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

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