Underdog Grape · France

Counoise

Counoise is the grape most Châteauneuf-du-Pape drinkers have swallowed without knowing it — a light, peppery red that hums with acidity. On its own, it's one of the freshest reds the southern Rhône makes.

Tasting profile
Bright strawberry and blueberry with a crack of black pepper, carried on acidity so lively the wine almost feels weightless.
Where it grows
Rhône, France
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Rhône, France

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