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Key regions
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Synonyms
Bourboulenc is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Provence, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, smoky and spicy.
The regions that matter for it are Languedoc, Provence and Rhône.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, good yields vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Grenache Blanc and Clairette.
Watch for the synonyms: Asprokondoura and Doucillon Blanc.
At the table it suits pork steaks with mustard sauce, steamed scallops and broad bean and goats’ cheese salad.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Pork steaks with mustard sauce
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Steamed scallops
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Broad bean and goats' cheese salad
Also labelled.
Asprokondoura, Doucillon Blanc.
Bottles to look for.
- Abbotts & Delaunay Languedoc Reserve Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Acquiesce Bourboulenc, Lodi, USA
- Chateau Canet Minervois Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Christophe Barbier Les Terres Salees Blanc, Vin de Pays des Cotes de Perignan, France
- Domaine de Rapatel Blanc, IGP Gard, France
- La Sorga 'Montjoie', Vin de France
- Le Clos des Grillons '1901', Vin de France
- Villa Tempora Languedoc Un Temps Pour Elle Blanc, Languedoc-Roussilon, France
Bourboulenc: common questions
01.What does Bourboulenc taste like?+
Bourboulenc tastes of citrus, smoky and spicy. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Bourboulenc from?+
Bourboulenc originates in Provence, France.
03.Where is Bourboulenc grown?+
The key regions for Bourboulenc are Languedoc, Provence and Rhône.
04.What food pairs with Bourboulenc?+
Pour it with pork steaks with mustard sauce, steamed scallops and broad bean and goats' cheese salad.
05.What else is Bourboulenc called?+
Bourboulenc is also labelled Asprokondoura and Doucillon Blanc.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.