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• Young wine – apricot, peach, lime, nectarine, honey, mango, almond, honeysuckle
• Mature wine* – dried apricot, honey, beeswax, cinnamon, nutmeg

• Body: medium to full-bodied
• Acidity: low
• Alcohol: moderate to high

• straw

• Young wine – green apple, lemon, lime, citrus zest, pear, jasmine, cinnamon, rosemary
• Mature wine* – saffron, beeswax, rubber, petrol

• Body: medium
• Acidity: high
• Alcohol: moderate

Main Regions**:

• Rhône Valley – rich, full-bodied, and aromatic, with apricot, white flowers, and often a touch of oak ageing
• Languedoc-Roussillon – sun-ripened, generous, with tropical fruit, sometimes opulent
• Provence – lighter, fresher, and more floral, with a more delicate expression

Main Regions**:

• Alsace – great aromatic purity (citrus, white flowers), vibrant and taut structure, with ageing potential that can develop distinctive petrol notes