Bouysselet
White wine grape variety
Also known as Bouysselet Fronton
Bouysselet is a white wine grape with signature aromas of citrus, pear, flinty note. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Chenin Blanc and Petit Manseng.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus/flint tension with moderate body and dry finish.
- Check acidity as lively and persistent.
Confidence signals
- Revived Fronton white profile
- High acidity with medium-plus body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Fronton · Southwest France · Toulouse area
- Classic styles: Rare revived southwest white combining texture, freshness, and minerality · Dry structured white with bright line and subtle orchard-aromatic lift
Common questions
Is Bouysselet a red or white grape variety?
Bouysselet is a white wine grape variety.
What does Bouysselet smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bouysselet include citrus, pear and flinty note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bouysselet?
Documented tells for Bouysselet: Look for citrus/flint tension with moderate body and dry finish. and Check acidity as lively and persistent..
What is Bouysselet most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bouysselet is most commonly confused with Chenin Blanc, Petit Manseng and Savagnin. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bouysselet grown?
Classic regions for Bouysselet include Fronton, Southwest France and Toulouse area.