Bourboulenc
A key to freshness in white Rhone blends, Bourboulenc produces fresh, light wines with floral notes.
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Informations
Origin: Rhône Valley (Vaucluse)
Location within the Rhône Valley: Southern Rhône Valley
Plantings within the Rhône Valley AOCs: More than 200 hectares
In the vineyards
Ampelography: Pentagonal leaf with 3 lobes, including an elongated central lobe: Bourboulenc is sometimes said to "stick out its tongue". Branches and petioles are red, with some discoloration at the nodes.
Bunch and berries: Large, relatively loose bunches. Slightly pointed berries, with a thick skin that turns golden when ripe.
Maturity: Early-budding and late-ripening.
Characteristics: Rustic and vigorous grape variety, quite productive.
Terroir: Cool and late areas should be avoided to ensure good maturity.
In the cellars
Characteristics: With very good acidity and a low alcohol level, it is a good blending base. It is not highly aromatic, but can be expressive and very fine when ripe. Its freshness offers an ideal structure for aging white wines.
Wine styles: Still dry white wines