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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Clairette - Rolle is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Provence, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for lemon, stonefruit, floral, herby and mineral.
The regions that matter for it are Provence.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
Watch for the synonyms: Vermentino.
At the table it suits soupe de poisson, mussels in white wine and soft-shell crab with ginger dipping sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Soupe de poisson
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Mussels in white wine
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Soft-shell crab with ginger dipping sauce
Also labelled.
Vermentino.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau des Ferrages Cotes de Provence Mon Plaisir Blanc, France
- Chateau Ferry Lacombe Cotes de Provence 'Cascai' Blanc, France
- Chateau Ferry Lacombe Cotes de Provence 'Haedus' Blanc, France
- Chateau Ferry Lacombe Cotes de Provence 'Naos' Blanc, France
- Chateau Pas du Cerf Cotes de Provence La Londe 'Instinct' Blanc, France
- Domaine de la Croix Cotes de Provence Cuvee Iirresistible Blanc, France
- Domaine de Suriane Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence 1884 Blanc, France
- Domaine de Tamary Cotes de Provence 'Les Terrasses de Tamary', France
Clairette - Rolle: common questions
01.What does Clairette - Rolle taste like?+
Clairette - Rolle tastes of lemon, stonefruit, floral, herby and mineral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Clairette - Rolle from?+
Clairette - Rolle originates in Provence, France.
03.Where is Clairette - Rolle grown?+
The key regions for Clairette - Rolle are Provence.
04.What food pairs with Clairette - Rolle?+
Pour it with soupe de poisson, mussels in white wine and soft-shell crab with ginger dipping sauce.
05.What else is Clairette - Rolle called?+
Clairette - Rolle is also labelled Vermentino.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.