Bourboulenc
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| Bourboulenc | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Bourboulenc in Viala & Vermorel | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | France |
| Notable regions | Southern Rhône, Provence, Languedoc |
| VIVC number | 1612 |
Bourboulenc is a white wine grape variety primarily grown in southern France. The variety is found in the regions Southern Rhône, Provence and Languedoc.[1]
Bourboulenc is a late-ripening grape variety with tight bunches of large grapes, that can be prone to rot in some years. Bourboulenc wine has a good acidity level, body, penetrating character, citrus aromas and a hint of smoke. However, if the grapes are picked too soon, the wines have a thin, neutral taste.[2]
In 2000, there were 800 hectares (2,000 acres) of Bourboulenc in France.[1]
Appellations where Bourboulenc may be included
Varietal Bourboulenc is rare, but is allowed into a number of white wine appellations of southern France. Only in white La Clape, a geographical designation that may be used in conjunction with the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) Coteaux du Languedoc, is Bourboulenc the dominant grape variety. White La Clape must contain a minimum of 40% Bourboulenc.[3]
French AOCs that may include the variety are:
- Bandol AOC
- Cassis AOC
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, where Bourboulenc was grown on 1% of the vineyard surface in 2004.[4]
- Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC
- Côtes du Luberon AOC
- Côtes du Rhône AOC
- Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOC
- Côtes du Ventoux AOC
- Lirac AOC
- Tavel AOC
- Vacqueyras AOC
