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Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire)

Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire) wine guide: what this red grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
Red
Body
Light
Origin
France
Top region
Lavilledieu
3
Key regions
3
Pairings
2
Synonyms

Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire) is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Southwestern France, France.

Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for fruity.

The regions that matter for it are Lavilledieu, Estaing and Entraygues - Le Fel.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high yielding vigour and a preference for needs care and attention.

Watch for the synonyms: Folle Noir and Fuella Noir.

At the table it suits prosciutto and rockmelon, warm smoked salmon with capers and barbecued lamb chops.

The structure.

Body
Light
Tannin
Low
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
fruity
Styles
dry redrosé

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Prosciutto and rockmelon
02 Warm smoked salmon with capers
03 Barbecued lamb chops

Also labelled.

Folle Noir, Fuella Noir.

Bottles to look for.

  • Domaine Philemon 'J' Jurancon Noir, Cotes du Tarn, France
  • Domaine Plaisance Penavayre Rend Son Jus, South West, Vin de France
  • Fabien Jouves Mas del Perie 'You Fuck My Wine', Vin de France
  • Laurent Cazottes Rackham, Vin de France
  • Sicardi et Sergi Clos Saint Vincent Bellet 'Le Clos' Rouge, Provence, France
  • Sicardi et Sergi Clos Saint Vincent Bellet 'Vino di Gio' Rouge, Provence, France

Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire): common questions

01.
What does Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire) taste like?
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Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire) tastes of fruity. Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire) from?
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Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire) originates in Southwestern France, France.
03.
Where is Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire) grown?
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The key regions for Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire) are Lavilledieu, Estaing and Entraygues - Le Fel.
04.
What food pairs with Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire)?
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Pour it with prosciutto and rockmelon, warm smoked salmon with capers and barbecued lamb chops.
05.
What else is Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire) called?
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Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire) is also labelled Folle Noir and Fuella Noir.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.

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