**Cinsault** is a red grape long grown in France's Languedoc, valued for its soft, fruity charm and its role in blends and rosés across the Mediterranean. **In the glass** — a pale-to-medium red with fresh red-cherry and strawberry fruit, a floral hint and gentle spice. It is light-bodied with low, supple tannins and moderate acidity, making for easy, aromatic drinking. **Where it grows** — it is a traditional blending partner in the southern Rhône and Languedoc, softening firmer grapes like Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, and is a mainstay of Provençal rosé. Heat-tolerant, it also grows in South Africa, where it is a parent of Pinotage, as well as in Lebanon and North Africa. **At the table** — pairs happily with grilled vegetables, charcuterie and light summer fare. **Cellaring** — best enjoyed young, while its fresh fruit and floral character are at their liveliest.
Wines
- 6ème Sens Rosé — Gérard Bertrand
- AIX Rosé — Maison Saint Aix
- Arcane Le Valet d’Épée — Xavier Vignon
- Argali — Puech-Haut
- Bandol Rouge — La Bastide Blanche
- Bois de Rosé — Mas de la Dame
- Chais du Grillon Ventoux Rosé — Mont Ventoux
- Chateau Musar — Gaston Hochar
- Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape — Château de Beaucastel (Famille Perrin)
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape — Château Mont-Redon
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape — Bosquet des Papes
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape — Baronnie d'Estouard
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape — Domaine Saint Préfert
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape — Clefs des Papes
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape — Château La Nerthe
- Cinsault — The Outlier
- Cinsault — Domaine des Oliviers
- Cinsault Rosé — Montgravet
- Classic Rosé — Château Pigoudet
- Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes — Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes
Frequently asked questions
What are the characteristics of Cinsault?
red berries, floral, light-bodied.
How long does Cinsault age?
Drink young to mid-term
What wines are made from Cinsault?
6ème Sens Rosé, AIX Rosé, Arcane Le Valet d’Épée, Argali, Bandol Rouge and more.