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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Clairette is a white grape variety, with its roots in Rhone Valley, Languedoc, France.
The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to apple, citrus and stonefruit.
It is planted most seriously in Rhone Valley and Languedoc.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Ugni Blanc, Terret Blanc and Grenache Blanc.
On other labels it goes by Clairette Blanche and Blanquette.
At the table it suits vietnamese rice paper rolls, grilled sardines and salmon terrine.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Vietnamese rice paper rolls
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Grilled sardines
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Salmon terrine
Also labelled.
Clairette Blanche, Blanquette.
Bottles to look for.
- Ab Astris Clairette Blanche, Texas Hill Country, USA
- Cave de Die Jaillance Clairette de Die Icone Cuvee Blanche, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Roquefort Petit Sale, IGP Bouches-du-Rhone, France
- Chateau des Ferrages Cotes de Provence Les Infirmieres Blanc, France
- Chateau Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat Ventoux Blanc, Rhone, France
- Daschbosch 'Avon' Clairette Blanche, Breedekloof, South Africa
- Domaine Achard-Vincent Clairette de Die Brut, Rhone, France
- Domaine Bunan Chateau de la Rouviere Bandol Blanc, Provence, France
Clairette: common questions
01.What does Clairette taste like?+
Clairette tastes of apple, citrus and stonefruit. The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Clairette from?+
Clairette originates in Rhone Valley, Languedoc, France.
03.Where is Clairette grown?+
The key regions for Clairette are Rhone Valley and Languedoc.
04.What food pairs with Clairette?+
Pour it with vietnamese rice paper rolls, grilled sardines and salmon terrine.
05.What else is Clairette called?+
Clairette is also labelled Clairette Blanche and Blanquette.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.