Courbu Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Courbu Rouge
Courbu Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, blackberry, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Tannat and Duras.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on red-cherry and blackberry fruit with spice line.
- Check frame as medium tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Courbu Noir profile
- Medium tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bearn · Pyrenees-Atlantiques · Southwest France
- Classic styles: Rare southwestern French red variety traditionally used in minority proportions in regional blends · Savory red-fruit profile with medium tannin and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Courbu Noir a red or white grape variety?
Courbu Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Courbu Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Courbu Noir include red cherry, blackberry and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Courbu Noir?
Documented tells for Courbu Noir: Anchor on red-cherry and blackberry fruit with spice line. and Check frame as medium tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Courbu Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Courbu Noir is most commonly confused with Tannat, Duras and Mavroudi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Courbu Noir grown?
Classic regions for Courbu Noir include Bearn, Pyrenees-Atlantiques and Southwest France.