Clairette blanche - Wikipedia Clairette blanche (French pronunciation: [klɛʁɛt blɑ̃ʃ]) is a white wine grape variety most widely grown in the wine regions of Provence, Rhône and Languedoc in France
Clairette - White Wine Grape Variety Clairette is a name used for several grape varieties from southern France, although light-skinned Clairette Blanche and its pink-skinned variant Clairette Rosé are generally regarded as the "true" Clairettes Clairette is a permitted variety in both red and white wines from Chateauneuf
Clairette grape variety: all you need to know - Vin De France Clairette is a late variety that needs time to produce high-quality grapes It buds 8 days later than Chasselas, the benchmark variety It is also a particularly slow ripening variety, reaching full ripeness 4 weeks after Chasselas, making Clairette a Period III variety
The Endurance of Clairette Blanche Grape Variety in French Wine Yet, from another point of view, Clairette is a grape of extreme importance in the South of France It is used in several key appellations throughout the wider zone, including Vaucluse, Clairette du Languedoc, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bandol Blanc, and Côtes du Rhône
Clairette | Wine Glossary | Grape Barrel ‘Clairette’ means ‘light’ or ‘clear’ in French, reflecting the grape’s pale color and delicate style It’s primarily grown in southern France and is particularly well suited for both still and sparkling wines due to its characteristics
What is Clairette? - Definition from WineFrog In French, Clairette translate to “light one,” and this white grape is rare but still grown in France in the Languedoc and Rhone Valley regions The majority of Clairette grapes can be found growing in Montelimar in central Rhone where it is categorized in the Clairette de Die appellation
Foundation Plant Services - UC Davis Clairette blanche is a white wine grape native to Provence Robert Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyards believes that this variety may have some possibilities for making sweet wines or good fresh, dry wines in very cool growing areas