Folle Blanche
White wine grape variety
Also known as Gros Plant Folle Blanche
Folle Blanche is a white wine grape with signature aromas of iodine, lemon, white flowers. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Trebbiano Toscano and Semillon.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for sharp lemon-green-apple profile with floral lift and saline freshness.
- Check body as light and acidity as clearly elevated.
Confidence signals
- Citrus-floral Atlantic profile
- High acidity with light body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Loire · Nantes · Armagnac
- Classic styles: High-acid French white used in Atlantic dry wines and distillation bases · Light-bodied citrus-driven white with brisk freshness
Common questions
Is Folle Blanche a red or white grape variety?
Folle Blanche is a white wine grape variety.
What does Folle Blanche smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Folle Blanche include iodine, lemon and white flowers. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Folle Blanche?
Documented tells for Folle Blanche: Look for sharp lemon-green-apple profile with floral lift and saline freshness. and Check body as light and acidity as clearly elevated..
What is Folle Blanche most often confused with in blind tasting?
Folle Blanche is most commonly confused with Trebbiano Toscano, Semillon and Colombard. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Folle Blanche grown?
Classic regions for Folle Blanche include Loire, Nantes and Armagnac.