Bequignol Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Bequignol, Beguignol Noir
Bequignol Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, raspberry, violet. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cinsault and Gamay.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for lifted red fruit and floral notes over dark-fruit concentration.
- Check tannin as soft and body as light-to-medium.
Confidence signals
- Red-fruit floral profile
- Soft tannin with fresh medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Southwest France · Mendoza · Uco Valley
- Classic styles: Light-to-medium bodied blending red with bright fruit and soft tannin profile · Fresh red-fruited wine used in heritage and small-lot bottlings
Common questions
Is Bequignol Noir a red or white grape variety?
Bequignol Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Bequignol Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bequignol Noir include red cherry, raspberry, violet and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bequignol Noir?
Documented tells for Bequignol Noir: Look for lifted red fruit and floral notes over dark-fruit concentration. and Check tannin as soft and body as light-to-medium..
What is Bequignol Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bequignol Noir is most commonly confused with Cinsault, Gamay and Pais. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bequignol Noir grown?
Classic regions for Bequignol Noir include Southwest France, Mendoza and Uco Valley.