Counoise

Pronounced "Coon-wahz", a rare red varietal seldom seen outside of the Rhône and Languedoc regions of southern France. One of the 13 varietals permitted in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Used primarily as a blending grape for its high acidity and notes of spices and pepper. The precise origin of the grape is unknown. According to the great Provençal poet Frederic Mistral, it was introduced into Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Spain by a papal officer, who offered it to Pope Urban V when the papacy was based in Avignon in the mid-14th century.

The following list displays all wines using the Counoise grape variety:

Red Wine

Seguret - Domaine de Cabasse - 'Cuvee Garnacho'	2006	£11.95