In this video, Fabrice Langlois explains the characteristics of each grape variety we use in Beaucastel and what each of them bring to the final blend.
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October 22, 2009 12:47 PM |
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Great video guys.
Very informative.
Thanks!
What are the names of the 13 varietals? Could you list them in the post? Thank you!
The red varietals are :
Mourvèdre
Grenache
Syrah
Counoise
Cinsault
Terret Noir
Muscardin
Vaccarèse
The White varietals are :
Roussanne
Bourboulenc
Clairette
Picpoul
Picardan
It is also authorized to use Grenache Blanc so actually there are 14 varietals if you count the 2 different colours of Grenache.
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