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Counoise

Counoise is a red grape mainly grown in the Rhône Valley, France, where its key use is in the imperious Chateauneuf du Pape blend. Counoise’s a grape which demands quality over quantity, with some really strong offerings now being produced in both America and Australia too. Expect flavours of spiced plum, black pepper and liquorice.

General Characteristics

Colour: Red

Dryness: Dry

Tannin: Medium

Body: Medium

Acidity: Medium (+)

ABV: Medium: 11.5-13.5%

Flavours: Jam Raspberry Strawberry Black Pepper White Pepper Balsamic Fennel Licorice Star Anise Chocolate Coffee Toffee Vanilla Blackcurrant Blueberry Cassis Blackberry Bramble Cedar Oak Smoke Tobacco Cardamom Clove Ginger Baking Spice Cinnamon Nutmeg Cherry Cranberry Pomegranate Redcurrant

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