Cinsault wines are fresh silky and aromatic with flavours of strawberry cherry raspberry herbs and spice. Native to southern France, especially in Provence, Languedoc, and the Rhone Valley, Cinsault offers soft tannins and bright fruit. Used in reds and rosés it brings elegance freshness and Mediterranean charm.
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Lebanon
2017
Full Bodied Red
Regular price
£57.50
Cinsault originates in southern France and is widely grown in Provence, Languedoc, and the southern Rhone Valley. It is also important in South Africa, Lebanon, and parts of Chile.
Cinsault typically shows strawberry, cherry, raspberry, rose, herbs, and gentle spice with soft tannins and lively acidity. Provence rosés are light and floral, while Languedoc reds can be juicier and more expressive.
Yes, Cinsault is a key blending grape in southern France, especially in Cotes du Rhone and Provence rosé. It adds freshness, aromatics, and softness when combined with Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre.
Cinsault pairs well with grilled fish, salads, Mediterranean dishes, charcuterie, pizza, and light poultry. Its bright fruit and gentle tannins make it ideal for warm weather cuisine and casual meals.
The finest Cinsault comes from Provence and Languedoc in France. Excellent examples also come from South Africa’s Swartland, Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, and old vine vineyards in Chile’s Itata Valley.
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