A WHITE GRAPE
Clairette
What Clairette tastes like
Clairette is a white grape that appears in 16 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: full-bodied, ripe red blends with garrigue spice, supple tannin and alcoholic warmth; whites are rich and aromatic, a small share of production.
Where Clairette grows
Our appellations table names Clairette in 16 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France), Côtes du Rhône (France), Côtes de Provence (France), Provence (France), Vacqueyras (France), Palette (France), Ventoux (France), Coteaux d'Aix en Provence (France), Costières de Nîmes (France), Rhône Valley (France), Vaucluse (France) and Côte du Rhône (France).
Clairette is grown well beyond that list: 4 more appellations name it as a main grape, which is part of why one bottle can taste so different from the next.
How the place changes the glass
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France): Full-bodied, ripe red blends with garrigue spice, supple tannin and alcoholic warmth; whites are rich and aromatic, a small share of production. Climate: hot Mediterranean, with the Mistral wind and strong sunshine.
- Côtes du Rhône (France): Fruit-forward, approachable reds with ripe berry flavors and moderate tannins; clean, dry whites and dry rosés. Climate: warm Mediterranean with Mistral wind influence.
- Côtes de Provence (France): Dry, crisp, salmon-hued rosés with bright fruit; ripe, spicy reds; mineral whites. Climate: hot, dry Mediterranean with strong Mistral winds.
- Provence (France): Dry, pale, elegant rosés with mineral salinity; fruity reds; crisp whites with herbal character. Climate: hot Mediterranean with Mistral wind influence.
What to eat with Clairette
- In Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Roasted lamb, Provençal stew, game birds, herb-crusted beef, Mediterranean vegetable dishes.
- In Côtes du Rhône: Grilled meats, cassoulet, ratatouille, roasted poultry, Provençal stews.
- In Côtes de Provence: Salade Niçoise, bouillabaisse, grilled seafood, tapas, goat cheese, Mediterranean vegetables.
Clairette in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 4,162 Clairette wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Clairette, these white grapes are worth a glass: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc and Albarino.
Quick answers
Where is Clairette grown?
Our appellations table names Clairette in 16 wine regions, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France), Côtes du Rhône (France), Côtes de Provence (France), Provence (France) and Vacqueyras (France).
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