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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Cinsault - Grenache is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Southern France, France.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to raspberry, herbaceous, spicy and floral.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
It is planted most seriously in Côtes de Provence and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high-yielding vigour and a preference for mediterranean climate.
It blends readily with Syrah.
On other labels it goes by Cinsault Grenache.
At the table it suits barbecued langoustine, tomato, cucumber and onion salad and lamb and eggplant koftas.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Barbecued langoustine
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Tomato, cucumber and onion salad
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Lamb and eggplant koftas
Also labelled.
Cinsault Grenache.
Bottles to look for.
- Aujoux Moment de Plaisir Rose, IGP Pays d'Oc, France
- Chateau de Berne Cotes de Provence 'Berne Grande Recolte' Rose, France
- Chateau de Berne Cotes de Provence 'Terres de Berne' Rose, France
- Chateau de Berne Cotes de Provence Grande Cuvee Rose, France
- Chateau de Berne Cotes de Provence Rose, France
- Chateau de Gourdon Cotes du Rhone 'Mistral au Jardin' Rose, France
- Chateau des Anglades Cotes de Provence Rose, France
- Chateau La Coste 'Lady A' Rose, IGP Mediterranee, France
Cinsault - Grenache: common questions
01.What does Cinsault - Grenache taste like?+
Cinsault - Grenache tastes of raspberry, herbaceous, spicy and floral. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cinsault - Grenache from?+
Cinsault - Grenache originates in Southern France, France.
03.Where is Cinsault - Grenache grown?+
The key regions for Cinsault - Grenache are Côtes de Provence and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
04.What food pairs with Cinsault - Grenache?+
Pour it with barbecued langoustine, tomato, cucumber and onion salad and lamb and eggplant koftas.
05.What else is Cinsault - Grenache called?+
Cinsault - Grenache is also labelled Cinsault Grenache.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.