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Raffiat de Moncade

Raffiat de Moncade wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Light
Origin
France
Top region
Bearn
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
3
Synonyms

Raffiat de Moncade is a white grape variety, with its roots in Sud Ouest, France.

The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to green apple, pear and floral.

It is planted most seriously in Bearn.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, not mentioned vigour and a preference for not mentioned.

On other labels it goes by Arrufiat, Ruffiac and Raffiat.

At the table it suits grilled sea bass, steamed mussels and pear and roquefort tart.

The structure.

Body
Light
Tannin
None
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
green applepear
Aromas
floral
Styles
dry white

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 grilled sea bass
02 steamed mussels
03 pear and Roquefort tart

Also labelled.

Arrufiat, Ruffiac, Raffiat.

Raffiat de Moncade: common questions

01.
What does Raffiat de Moncade taste like?
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Raffiat de Moncade tastes of green apple, pear and floral. The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Raffiat de Moncade from?
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Raffiat de Moncade originates in Sud Ouest, France.
03.
Where is Raffiat de Moncade grown?
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The key regions for Raffiat de Moncade are Bearn.
04.
What food pairs with Raffiat de Moncade?
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Pour it with grilled sea bass, steamed mussels and pear and roquefort tart.
05.
What else is Raffiat de Moncade called?
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Raffiat de Moncade is also labelled Arrufiat, Ruffiac and Raffiat.

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

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