Cinsault - Mourvedre is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Southern Rhône, Languedoc, Provence, France.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark fruit, floral, spice, gamey, leathery and perfumed.
In the cellar it meets neutral oak.
It is planted most seriously in Bandol, Bekaa Valley and Coastal Region.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Grenache and Syrah.
On other labels it goes by Cinsaut-Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Mourvèdre.
At the table it suits bouillabaisse, king salmon terrine and grilled steak with chimichurri.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Cinsaut-Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Mourvèdre.
Bottles to look for.
- Breezette Cotes de Provence Rose, France
- Canet Valette Saint-Chinian Antonyme, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Canadel Bandol Cuvee Altum, Provence, France
- Chateau Clarettes Cotes de Provence 'Therapie' Rose, France
- Chateau Clarettes Cotes de Provence Grande Cuvee Rose, France
- Chateau Clarettes Cotes de Provence Rose, France
- Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rose, Provence, France
- Chateau Les Valentines Cotes de Provence La Londe 'Le Grand Huit' Rose, France
Cinsault - Mourvedre: common questions
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03.Where is Cinsault - Mourvedre grown?+
04.What food pairs with Cinsault - Mourvedre?+
05.What else is Cinsault - Mourvedre called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.