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Clairette - Marsanne is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Provence, France.
The wines show medium-full body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to apple, citrus, honeysuckle, herbal and dried grass.
It is planted most seriously in Cassis.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, not mentioned vigour and a preference for not mentioned.
It blends readily with Ugni Blanc, Bourboulenc, Pascal Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc.
At the table it suits bouillabaisse, caesar salad and lightly battered squid.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Ugni Blanc
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Bourboulenc
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Pascal Blanc
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Terret Blanc
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Clairette
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Marsanne
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Food pairings.
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Bouillabaisse
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Caesar salad
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Lightly battered squid
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau Landra Ventoux 'Pur Jus' Blanc, Rhone, France
- Domaine de la Ferme Blanche Cassis Blanc, Provence, France
- Le Plan des Moines Cotes du Rhone Les Silenes, France
Clairette - Marsanne: common questions
01.What does Clairette - Marsanne taste like?+
Clairette - Marsanne tastes of apple, citrus, honeysuckle, herbal and dried grass. The wines show medium-full body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Clairette - Marsanne from?+
Clairette - Marsanne originates in Provence, France.
03.Where is Clairette - Marsanne grown?+
The key regions for Clairette - Marsanne are Cassis.
04.What food pairs with Clairette - Marsanne?+
Pour it with bouillabaisse, caesar salad and lightly battered squid.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.