Grenache noir
The king of the southern Rhône Valley varieties, it alone embodies all the deliciousness and generosity of Rhône wines. The most-planted of our grape varieties, it charms as much by its warmth as by the roundness of its character. It is also a versatile grape variety, which knows how to adapt to varied terroirs.
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Informations
Origin: Spain (Aragon)
Location within the Rhône Valley: Southern Rhône Valley
Soils: All types of soils
Plantings within the Rhône Valley AOCs: 33 000 hectares
In the vineyards
Ampelography: Shiny, smooth leaf, light green in color
Bunch and berries: Large and compact clusters, with rounded berries
Maturity: Intermediary
Characteristics: Vigorous and productive grape variety, ideal for gobelet training, but sensitive to coulure and fanleaf
Terroir: Dry, poor soils
In the cellars
Characteristics: Grenache noir produces very fruity, round wines, with weight and volume on the palate, and a high alcohol potential. It is sensitive to the terroir, with different wine profiles depending on the soils, micro-climates, vintages, vineyard management... and an ability to produce immensely great wines, whether red or rosé, dry or sweet.
Wine styles: Still dry red and rosé wines, sweet fortified wines (Vins Doux Naturels)