Underdog Grape · France

Cinsault

If you love Pinot Noir but flinch at the price, Cinsault is the light, perfumed red that gets you most of the way there for a fraction of the cost.

Tasting profile
Pale ruby, all red currant and crushed strawberry, with a whisper of dried herbs and rose and tannins so soft you barely register them.
Where it grows
Languedoc, France
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Languedoc, France

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