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Chelois is a red grape variety, with its roots in Ardeche, France.
The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to licorice and dark fruits.
It is planted most seriously in Finger Lakes.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, highly productive vigour and a preference for does not enjoy the cold.
On other labels it goes by Seibel 10878.
At the table it suits hearty beef stew with carrot, celery and potato, roast lamb with polenta and pork chops rubbed with five-spice.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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hearty beef stew with carrot, celery and potato
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roast lamb with polenta
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pork chops rubbed with five-spice
Also labelled.
Seibel 10878.
Chelois: common questions
01.What does Chelois taste like?+
Chelois tastes of licorice and dark fruits. The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chelois from?+
Chelois originates in Ardeche, France.
03.Where is Chelois grown?+
The key regions for Chelois are Finger Lakes.
04.What food pairs with Chelois?+
Pour it with hearty beef stew with carrot, celery and potato, roast lamb with polenta and pork chops rubbed with five-spice.
05.What else is Chelois called?+
Chelois is also labelled Seibel 10878.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.