Oeillade Noire
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Oeil de Perdrix Noir
Oeillade Noire is a red wine grape with signature aromas of strawberry, red cherry, white pepper. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for strawberry-cherry fruit with peppery floral lift.
- Check high acidity and low tannin in a lighter-bodied frame.
Confidence signals
- Light red-fruit floral cue
- High-acid low-tannin frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Languedoc · Gard · Herault
- Classic styles: Light-bodied southern French red with lifted red-fruit aromatics · Fresh red style with high acidity and gentle tannin
Common questions
Is Oeillade Noire a red or white grape variety?
Oeillade Noire is a red wine grape variety.
What does Oeillade Noire smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Oeillade Noire include strawberry, red cherry, white pepper and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Oeillade Noire?
Documented tells for Oeillade Noire: Look for strawberry-cherry fruit with peppery floral lift. and Check high acidity and low tannin in a lighter-bodied frame..
What is Oeillade Noire most often confused with in blind tasting?
Oeillade Noire is most commonly confused with Grenache, Cinsault and Schiava. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Oeillade Noire grown?
Classic regions for Oeillade Noire include Languedoc, Gard and Herault.