Cinsaut Gris
White wine grape variety
Also known as Cinsault Gris, Grey Cinsaut
Cinsaut Gris is a white wine grape with signature aromas of white peach, lemon zest, saline. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Grenache Blanc and Picpoul.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus-peach fruit and saline freshness rather than broad oak richness.
- Check body as light-to-medium with moderate acidity and low phenolic bitterness.
Confidence signals
- Saline citrus-peach profile
- Light-to-medium body with moderate acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Swartland · Stellenbosch · Languedoc
- Classic styles: Rare gray-berried Cinsaut (#2672) mutation used in tiny-volume aromatic dry whites · Light-to-medium bodied saline white with citrus-orchard fruit and gentle herb tone
Common questions
Is Cinsaut Gris a red or white grape variety?
Cinsaut Gris is a white wine grape variety.
What does Cinsaut Gris smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cinsaut Gris include white peach, lemon zest, saline and lemon. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Cinsaut Gris?
Documented tells for Cinsaut Gris: Look for citrus-peach fruit and saline freshness rather than broad oak richness. and Check body as light-to-medium with moderate acidity and low phenolic bitterness..
What is Cinsaut Gris most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cinsaut Gris is most commonly confused with Grenache Blanc, Picpoul and Clairette. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cinsaut Gris grown?
Classic regions for Cinsaut Gris include Swartland, Stellenbosch and Languedoc.