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Synonyms
Cinsault - Mourvedre - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red berries, dark fruit, spice, black pepper and herbaceous notes.
It is planted most seriously in Languedoc-Roussillon and Southern Rhône Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm climate.
It blends readily with Mourvèdre and Syrah.
On other labels it goes by Cinsaut.
At the table it suits bouillabaisse, duck noodle soup, marinated pork tenderloin and light white meats.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Southern Rhône Valley
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Bouillabaisse
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duck noodle soup
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marinated pork tenderloin
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light white meats
Also labelled.
Cinsaut.
Bottles to look for.
- A Fistful of Schist Reserve Shiraz - Cinsaut - Mourvedre, Swartland, South Africa
- Anthonij Rupert 'Protea' Rose, South Africa
- Cana's Feast Winery Joie de Vivre, Columbia Valley, USA
- Chateau La Negly Languedoc La Natice Rose, France
- Domaine Gour de Chaule Gigondas '.26' Rose, Rhone, France
- Domaine Les Hautes Briguieres Ventoux Rose d'Une Nuit, Rhone, France
- Intellego 'Kedungu', Swartland, South Africa
- Kleinood 'De Herder', Stellenbosch, South Africa
Cinsault - Mourvedre - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Cinsault - Mourvedre - Syrah taste like?+
Cinsault - Mourvedre - Syrah tastes of red berries, dark fruit, spice, black pepper and herbaceous notes. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cinsault - Mourvedre - Syrah from?+
Cinsault - Mourvedre - Syrah originates in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
03.Where is Cinsault - Mourvedre - Syrah grown?+
The key regions for Cinsault - Mourvedre - Syrah are Languedoc-Roussillon and Southern Rhône Valley.
04.What food pairs with Cinsault - Mourvedre - Syrah?+
Pour it with bouillabaisse, duck noodle soup, marinated pork tenderloin and light white meats.
05.What else is Cinsault - Mourvedre - Syrah called?+
Cinsault - Mourvedre - Syrah is also labelled Cinsaut.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.