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Synonyms
Folle Blanche is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Loire Valley, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, green apple, pear, herbaceous and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Pays Nantais.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Ugni Blanc and Colombard.
Watch for the synonyms: Gros Plant, Picpoul, Piquepoul and Damery.
At the table it suits fennel carpaccio with gouda, seared white fish with lemon and pilaf with fresh herbs.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Fennel Carpaccio with Gouda
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Seared White Fish with Lemon
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Pilaf with Fresh Herbs
Also labelled.
Gros Plant, Picpoul, Piquepoul, Damery.
Bottles to look for.
- 1006 Vins de Loire 'Minuit' Folle Blanche Sparkling, Loire, Vin de France
- Andre-Michel Bregeon 'Blanche', Loire, Vin de France
- Andre-Michel Bregeon Gros Plant du Pays Nantais, Loire, France
- Antoine et Philippe Delaunay Folle Blanche, Loire, Vin de France
- Bonnet-Huteau 'Plant B', Loire, Vin de France
- Chateau Guipiere Gros Plant du Pays Nantais Sur Lie 'L'ecailler', Loire, France
- Chereau-Carre Gros Plant du Pays Nantais Sur Lie Clos Caffin, Loire, France
- Chereau-Carre Vices & Vertus 'Colere' Folle Blanche, France
Folle Blanche: common questions
01.What does Folle Blanche taste like?+
Folle Blanche tastes of citrus, green apple, pear, herbaceous and floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Folle Blanche from?+
Folle Blanche originates in Loire Valley, France.
03.Where is Folle Blanche grown?+
The key regions for Folle Blanche are Pays Nantais.
04.What food pairs with Folle Blanche?+
Pour it with fennel carpaccio with gouda, seared white fish with lemon and pilaf with fresh herbs.
05.What else is Folle Blanche called?+
Folle Blanche is also labelled Gros Plant, Picpoul, Piquepoul and Damery.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.