Clairette
Clairette, French for “light one”, is a lesser-known white wine grape, mainly produced in the Languedoc and Rhône Valley. Because of its low acidity and heady floral notes, Clairette is a great addition to sparkling wines, as well as making light, fresh and easy-drinking still wines.
General Characteristics
- Grapefruit
- Lemon
- Lime
- Apple
- Green Apple
- Beeswax
- Honey
- Flint
- Graphite
- Limestone
- Balsamic
- Fennel
- Licorice
- Star Anise
- Nectarine
- Peach
- White Peach
- Potpourri
- Rose
- Pear
- Quince
- Wet Chalk
- Wet Stone
- Blossom
- Elderflower
- White Flower
