Jacquere
White wine grape variety
Also known as Chignin Jacquere
Jacquere is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, pear, wet stone. Structure: Light body, High acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Albarino and Vermentino.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for low alcohol and very light body with taut acidity in alpine white contexts.
- Check for subtle citrus-floral aromatics with stony, saline freshness rather than fruit weight.
Confidence signals
- Light citrus-pear profile with mineral line
- High acidity with very low body and alcohol
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Savoie · Apremont · Chignin
- Classic styles: Light alpine high-acid white · Mineral mountain white for early drinking
Common questions
Is Jacquere a red or white grape variety?
Jacquere is a white wine grape variety.
What does Jacquere smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Jacquere include lemon, pear and wet stone. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Jacquere?
Documented tells for Jacquere: Look for low alcohol and very light body with taut acidity in alpine white contexts. and Check for subtle citrus-floral aromatics with stony, saline freshness rather than fruit weight..
What is Jacquere most often confused with in blind tasting?
Jacquere is most commonly confused with Albarino, Vermentino and Picpoul. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Jacquere grown?
Classic regions for Jacquere include Savoie, Apremont and Chignin.