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Key regions
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Synonyms
Clairette - Ugni Blanc is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Provence, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for apple, lemon, stonefruit and mineral.
The regions that matter for it are Provence and Bandol.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Bourboulenc.
Watch for the synonyms: Clairette and Ugni Blanc.
At the table it suits cobb salad, lemon-crumbed fish fillet and grilled prawns with chili and garlic.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Cobb salad
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lemon-crumbed fish fillet
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grilled prawns with chili and garlic
Also labelled.
Clairette, Ugni Blanc.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau Cremade Palette Blanc, Provence, France
- Chateau Croix d'Allons Bandol Blanc, Provence, France
- Chateau Henri Bonnaud Palette Blanc Quintessence, Provence, France
- Chateau Jean-Pierre Gaussen Bandol Blanc, Provence, France
- Chateau Sainte Anne Bandol Blanc, Provence, France
- Domaine Croix-Rousse Suve du Vent Blanc, IGP Var, France
- Domaine de Cagueloup Bandol Blanc, Provence, France
- Domaine de Fregate Bandol Blanc, Provence, France
Clairette - Ugni Blanc: common questions
01.What does Clairette - Ugni Blanc taste like?+
Clairette - Ugni Blanc tastes of apple, lemon, stonefruit and mineral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Clairette - Ugni Blanc from?+
Clairette - Ugni Blanc originates in Provence, France.
03.Where is Clairette - Ugni Blanc grown?+
The key regions for Clairette - Ugni Blanc are Provence and Bandol.
04.What food pairs with Clairette - Ugni Blanc?+
Pour it with cobb salad, lemon-crumbed fish fillet and grilled prawns with chili and garlic.
05.What else is Clairette - Ugni Blanc called?+
Clairette - Ugni Blanc is also labelled Clairette and Ugni Blanc.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.