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Grenache
 

 
Grenache
grows in the Rhône Valley and the Languedoc-Roussillon. It particularly appreciates sun.

The sweet grape give colored wines rich in alcohol.

In the past, one liked pure Grenache wines which could reach 17° proof. Today Grenache is associated to Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Grenache is a grape-variety essential in the excellent sweet wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon, such as Banyuls.

 
Aromas : red fruits, lavender, thyme

French wines : Chateauneuf du Pape, Cotes du Rhone, Coteaux du Languedoc, Cotes de Provence, etc

Other Red grapes : Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan - Cinsault - Gamay - Merlot - Mourvèdre - Pinot Noir - Syrah - White Grapes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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