Bourboulenc
White wine grape variety
Also known as Bourboulenque
Bourboulenc is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, white blossom note, fennel note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache Blanc and Vermentino.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on lemon citrus with floral-fennel herbal notes.
- Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Bourboulenc profile
- Lemon on a medium/medium frame typical of Bourboulenc.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Southern Rhone · Languedoc · Provence
- Classic styles: Late-ripening southern French white that retains acidity in Mediterranean heat and supports structural blends · Citrus-herbal profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Bourboulenc a red or white grape variety?
Bourboulenc is a white wine grape variety.
What does Bourboulenc smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bourboulenc include lemon, white blossom note and fennel note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bourboulenc?
Documented tells for Bourboulenc: Anchor on lemon citrus with floral-fennel herbal notes. and Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin..
What is Bourboulenc most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bourboulenc is most commonly confused with Grenache Blanc, Vermentino and Colombard. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bourboulenc grown?
Classic regions for Bourboulenc include Southern Rhone, Languedoc and Provence.