Mourvedre Blanc
White wine grape variety
Also known as Mourvedre White Mutation
Mourvedre Blanc is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon peel, white peach, fennel. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Mourvedre and Viognier.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for Mediterranean stone-fruit and citrus with gentle savory herbal accents.
- Check medium texture with moderate acidity rather than very sharp acid drive.
Confidence signals
- Mediterranean citrus-stone-fruit profile
- Medium body with moderate acidity and saline edge
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Languedoc · Roussillon · Southern Rhone
- Classic styles: Rare white mutation of Mourvedre (#7915) used for warm-climate fresh dry whites · Medium-bodied Mediterranean white with citrus, stone-fruit, and savory herb notes
Common questions
Is Mourvedre Blanc a red or white grape variety?
Mourvedre Blanc is a white wine grape variety.
What does Mourvedre Blanc smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mourvedre Blanc include lemon peel, white peach, fennel and lemon. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mourvedre Blanc?
Documented tells for Mourvedre Blanc: Look for Mediterranean stone-fruit and citrus with gentle savory herbal accents. and Check medium texture with moderate acidity rather than very sharp acid drive..
What is Mourvedre Blanc most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mourvedre Blanc is most commonly confused with Mourvedre, Viognier and Grenache Blanc. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mourvedre Blanc grown?
Classic regions for Mourvedre Blanc include Languedoc, Roussillon and Southern Rhone.