Top trends in French wine for 2019

Anthony Taylor, export manager, Gabriel Meffre

“Many varieties in the Côtes du Rhône are become better known. Clairette is enjoying renewed interest, and also Bourboulenc, thanks to its brisk acidity. The Rhône Valley will become more popular, with a focus on higher altitude wines, such as those from Dentelles, Ventoux and St Péray.

“As for wine styles, elegant, crisp whites with good ‘minerality’ and juicy, fresh, vibrant styles for reds will be on trend. There will be less oak (if any) and less blatant alcohol. You can still have fine wines with 15% ABV, but you need freshness and acidity to counter-balance the alcohol.”

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