Picardan

E538584

Picardan is a rare, pale-skinned white grape variety traditionally used in Southern Rhône blends, particularly in Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, to add freshness and delicacy.

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instanceOf white wine grape variety
acidityProfile moderate acidity
aromaProfile subtle aromatics
authorizedInAOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
bodyContribution light body
climaticSuitability Mediterranean climate
color white
contributesCharacteristic delicacy
freshness
cultivationFrequency very limited plantings
geographicOrigin France
Rhône Valley
grapeSpecies Vitis vinifera
historicalAssociation traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape varieties
rarity rare grape variety
regionType Southern Rhône Valley
linked to: Southern Rhône
regulatoryStatus permitted grape in Châteauneuf-du-Pape regulations
roleInBlend supporting variety rather than dominant variety
skinColor pale
synonym Picardan blanc
traditionalUse component of traditional Southern Rhône field blends
typicalUseProportion small percentage of blend
usedFor Châteauneuf-du-Pape blends
Southern Rhône blends
blended white wines
usedInAppellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
usedInRegion Southern Rhône
wineColorProduced white wine
wineStyleAssociation elegant white wines

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