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How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Cinsault and Gamay is acidity: Cinsault is Medium while Gamay is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Step 02
Compare structure side by side, then resolve the close-call with the right separator.
Cinsault leans perfumed red-fruit profile and very gentle tannin; Gamay leans juicy red fruit and floral lift with very low tannin.
Train this pair →The clearest separator between Cinsault and Gamay is acidity: Cinsault is Medium while Gamay is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
On the WSET ladder, Cinsault is Medium and Gamay is Medium(+) for acidity.
Cinsault and Gamay are both red grape varieties.