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Brun Fourca

Brun Fourca 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
Palette
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
7
Synonyms

Brun Fourca is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Provence, France.

Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for berry, plum, earth and herbal.

The regions that matter for it are Palette.

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

It blends readily with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault.

Watch for the synonyms: Caula, Floura, Gros Taulier and Mançonnet.

At the table it suits roasted game birds like pigeon, braised lamb shanks and ratatouille.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium-low
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
berryplum
Aromas
earthherbal
Styles
roséred

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Roasted game birds like pigeon
02 Braised lamb shanks
03 Ratatouille

Also labelled.

Caula, Floura, Gros Taulier, Mançonnet, Morrastel Fleuri, Mulon, Ribier.

Brun Fourca: common questions

01.
What does Brun Fourca taste like?
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Brun Fourca tastes of berry, plum, earth and herbal. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Brun Fourca from?
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Brun Fourca originates in Provence, France.
03.
Where is Brun Fourca grown?
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The key regions for Brun Fourca are Palette.
04.
What food pairs with Brun Fourca?
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Pour it with roasted game birds like pigeon, braised lamb shanks and ratatouille.
05.
What else is Brun Fourca called?
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Brun Fourca is also labelled Caula, Floura, Gros Taulier, Mançonnet and Morrastel Fleuri, plus two more.

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

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