Jurancon Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Jurancon Noir Southwest France
Jurancon Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, pepper. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Malbec and Cabernet Franc.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for redcurrant/raspberry profile with peppery lift.
- Check acidity as vibrant and tannin as moderate.
Confidence signals
- Southwest fresh-red profile
- High acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bearn · Madiran outskirts · Gaillac
- Classic styles: Southwest French red with bright acidity and moderate tannin · Light-to-medium bodied red often used in fresh early-drinking styles
Common questions
Is Jurancon Noir a red or white grape variety?
Jurancon Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Jurancon Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Jurancon Noir include raspberry, redcurrant and pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Jurancon Noir?
Documented tells for Jurancon Noir: Look for redcurrant/raspberry profile with peppery lift. and Check acidity as vibrant and tannin as moderate..
What is Jurancon Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Jurancon Noir is most commonly confused with Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Fer Servadou. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Jurancon Noir grown?
Classic regions for Jurancon Noir include Bearn, Madiran outskirts and Gaillac.