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Synonyms
Ondenc is a white grape variety, with its roots in Gaillac, France.
The wines show medium-full body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, melon and hay.
It is planted most seriously in Gaillac.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
On other labels it goes by Piquepoule de Moissac, Blanquette, Dourec and Plante de Gaillac.
At the table it suits mussel cakes with chicory and thyme, almond- and lemon-crusted white fish and roast pheasant with cider gravy.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Mussel cakes with chicory and thyme
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Almond- and lemon-crusted white fish
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Roast pheasant with cider gravy
Also labelled.
Piquepoule de Moissac, Blanquette, Dourec, Plante de Gaillac, Irvine's White, Blanc Select.
Bottles to look for.
- Causse Marines Dencon, Vin de France
- Famille Balaran 'Simplement' Ondenc, IGP Cotes du Tarn, France
- Lionel Osmin & Cie Ondenc, IGP Comte Tolosan, France
- Plageoles Ondenc Doux, Gaillac, France
- Plageoles Ondenc Sec, IGP Cotes du Tarn, France
- Plageoles Vin d'Autan, Gaillac, France
Ondenc: common questions
01.What does Ondenc taste like?+
Ondenc tastes of citrus, melon and hay. The wines show medium-full body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Ondenc from?+
Ondenc originates in Gaillac, France.
03.Where is Ondenc grown?+
The key regions for Ondenc are Gaillac.
04.What food pairs with Ondenc?+
Pour it with mussel cakes with chicory and thyme, almond- and lemon-crusted white fish and roast pheasant with cider gravy.
05.What else is Ondenc called?+
Ondenc is also labelled Piquepoule de Moissac, Blanquette, Dourec, Plante de Gaillac and Irvine's White, plus one more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.