Structural pillars

AcidityMedium
TanninMedium(−)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for lifted red-currant and pepper notes rather than dense black-fruit extraction.
  • Check body and tannin as medium with moderate acidity.

Confidence signals

  • Peppery red-fruit and herb profile
  • Medium structure with moderate acidity

Aromas

Signature

red currantstrawberrywhite pepperblack cherryplumviolet

Common

dried herbsvioletcranberryblack pepperearth

Occasional

smoke

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Provence · Palette · Bouches-du-Rhone
  • Classic styles: Rare Provençal red variety permitted in Palette blends and used in fresh savory southern reds · Medium-bodied red with peppery red-fruit profile and moderate structure
  • Style examples: Palette rouge blend with Teoulier · Provençal heritage red featuring Teoulier

Common questions

Is Teoulier a red or white grape variety?
Teoulier is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Teoulier smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Teoulier include red currant, strawberry, white pepper and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Teoulier most often confused with in blind tasting?
Teoulier is most commonly confused with Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Teoulier grown?
Classic regions for Teoulier include Provence, Palette and Bouches-du-Rhone.

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