Gouais Blanc
White wine grape variety
Also known as Heunisch Weiss, Burger
Gouais Blanc is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, lemon, mineral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chardonnay and Aligote.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for green-apple lemon fruit with a mineral line.
- Check acidity as elevated with low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Gouais Blanc profile
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with medium plus acid anchor.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Burgundy · Upper Rhine · Central Europe
- Classic styles: Historic central-European white cultivar that served as a key genetic parent for many modern varieties including Chardonnay (#2455) · High-acid orchard-citrus profile with low tannin and modest aromatic weight
Common questions
Is Gouais Blanc a red or white grape variety?
Gouais Blanc is a white wine grape variety.
What does Gouais Blanc smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Gouais Blanc include green apple, lemon and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Gouais Blanc?
Documented tells for Gouais Blanc: Look for green-apple lemon fruit with a mineral line. and Check acidity as elevated with low tannin..
What is Gouais Blanc most often confused with in blind tasting?
Gouais Blanc is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Aligote and Melon de Bourgogne. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Gouais Blanc grown?
Classic regions for Gouais Blanc include Burgundy, Upper Rhine and Central Europe.