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Petit Courbu

White wine grape variety

Petit Courbu — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of quince, pear, citrus blossom. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for quince and pear character with subtle floral-honey development.
  • Check acidity as fresh but rounded, not aggressively sharp.

Confidence signals

  • Quince-pear floral profile
  • Medium-plus acidity with medium body

Aromas

Signature

quincepearcitrus blossom

Common

white peachhoney noteherbal note

Occasional

lanolin

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Southwest France · Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh · Saint-Mont
  • Classic styles: Southwest French white used in dry and sweet blends · Medium-bodied aromatic white with fresh rounded acidity
  • Style examples: Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh with Petit Courbu · Saint-Mont blend with Petit Courbu

Common questions

Is Petit Courbu a red or white grape variety?
Petit Courbu is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Petit Courbu smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Petit Courbu include quince, pear and citrus blossom. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Petit Courbu most often confused with in blind tasting?
Petit Courbu is most commonly confused with Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Petit Manseng. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Petit Courbu grown?
Classic regions for Petit Courbu include Southwest France, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh and Saint-Mont.

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