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Nevertheless, ampelographic records attest to the importance of n\u00e9grette as early as the 14th century in the vineyards of Gaillac, Fronton, Villaudric, Carbonne and Caz\u00e8res. Its solid implantation in Haute-Garonne, Tarn-et-Garonne and, in the past, Tarn, bears witness to its deep roots in the South-West terroir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Singular Ampelographic Diversity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Negrette comes in three distinct types, differentiated by the shape of their bunches. However, they all share common features: cottony buds with carmine bangs, downy young leaves with velvety undersides, adult leaves with five well-defined lobes, shallow upper lateral sinuses and lyre-shaped lower sinuses. Their medium-sized clusters bear round berries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Captivating aromas, versatile wines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What characterizes n\u00e9grette is its incredible aromatic palette. Its wines sometimes evoke the delicate perfumes of violets, sometimes more animal notes of leather. There are also flavors of cocoa, burnt gum, blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry, jasmine, pepper and licorice. A veritable symphony for the taste buds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vinified in red, the Negrette<\/strong> produces fruity, aromatic wines, generally low in tannins but rich in anthocyanins. Their low acidity makes them ideal for quick drinking when young. As for ros\u00e9 wines, they are of remarkable quality, with perfect balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With 1056 hectares dedicated to its cultivation, mainly to the north and east of Toulouse, n\u00e9grette is particularly well-suited to the Frontonnais region. This specific terroir, marked by a temperate oceanic climate, is ideally suited to this relatively late grape variety, whose vegetative cycle ends 2 to 2.5 weeks after Chasselas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Negrette enjoys acid silico-clay soils, rich in sand and gravel, known locally as \"boulb\u00e8nes\". On the other hand, it is not very productive on clay-limestone soils. It also benefits from iron in the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vigorous and fertile when pruned short, n\u00e9grette is nonetheless a variety of uncertain yield. It is prone to millerandage, coulure and capricious fertility in the event of bad weather during flowering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its greatest weakness remains its high susceptibility to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and gray mold, as well as to pests such as leafhoppers and mites. Moreover, over-dense planting favors the development of these pathogens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Faced with these phytosanitary challenges, winegrowers in the South-West of France have adopted integrated cultivation methods, combining integrated pest management, weed control and green harvesting. The aim is to preserve the heritage represented by this endemic grape variety, while reducing the environmental impact of its production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The five approved n\u00e9grette clones (456, 580, 581, 582 and 663), from the conservatory set up in Fronton in 1997, perpetuate its unique ampelographic characteristics. Clonal selection is essential to guarantee the authenticity of this jewel of the Southwest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While n\u00e9grette can be found in many blends, notably with cot, fer servadou or cabernet sauvignon, it expresses itself fully as a single varietal. 100% wines Negrette<\/strong> offer all the quintessence of its incomparable aromatic profile, combining intense fruity notes and spicy touches on a characteristic violet background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fronton and C\u00f4tes du Frontonnais appellations are the standard-bearers of this pure n\u00e9grette juice vinification. They perpetuate the age-old tradition of a vineyard that has preserved its identity over the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although rich enough to hold its own as a single varietal, n\u00e9grette also brings a touch of elegance to Sud-Ouest blends. Its delicate violet aromas and supple tannins counterbalance the tannic power and woody notes of fer servadou or cot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is found in wines from the Gaillac, Marcillac and Brulhois appellations, where it enhances the aromatic palette and adds roundness on the palate. A subtle marriage between old vines and young shoots for wines of incredible complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether vinified as pure juice or blended, n\u00e9grette wines lend themselves to a wide range of food pairings. Their intense aromatic profile and relative lightness make them excellent companions for grilled red meats, game or blue-veined cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But it's perhaps on the summer table, accompanying mixed salads, tapas or grilled meats, that wines from Negrette<\/strong> express their full freshness and gourmet potential. An ode to pleasure and conviviality, the South-West way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond its undeniable organoleptic qualities, n\u00e9grette represents a veritable cultural and historical heritage for southwestern France. This grape variety of distant origins embodies the richness and diversity of a terroir shaped by centuries of winemaking tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By rediscovering and promoting n\u00e9grette, today's winemakers are perpetuating the heritage of their ancestors, while looking to the future. For behind every glass of this aromatic, gourmet wine lies a treasure to be protected: that of n\u00e9grette, the jewel of south-western France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about the grape variety Negrette<\/strong> and explore its many facets, here are some useful resources to consult: Un C\u00e9page Embl\u00e9matique aux Origines Myst\u00e9rieuses Dans le cadre des vignobles arch\u00e9ologiques du Sud-Ouest de la France, le raisin noir N\u00e9grette est peut-\u00eatre le mieux plac\u00e9. Sa naissance est marqu\u00e9e par des \u00e9v\u00e9nements magiques qui ont fait de cette veine locale une vari\u00e9t\u00e9 embl\u00e9matique autochtone. Selon une version de l’histoire, elle aurait \u00e9t\u00e9 apport\u00e9e au […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11229,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[93,94],"tags":[315,316,317,318,319,320,321,322,323,324,325,326,327,328,329,330,331,332,333,334,335,336,337,338,339,340,341,342,343,344,345,346,347,348,349,350,351,352,353,354,355,356],"class_list":["post-11213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tous-nos-vins","category-vin-rouge","tag-accords-mets-vins","tag-agriculture-raisonnee","tag-ampelographie","tag-aromatique","tag-aromes","tag-assemblages","tag-cacao","tag-cassis","tag-cepage","tag-cepage-endemique","tag-clones","tag-cuir","tag-degustation","tag-diversite-aromatique","tag-faible-acidite","tag-fraise","tag-framboise","tag-fronton","tag-jasmin","tag-maladies-fongiques","tag-monocepage","tag-negrette","tag-patrimoine","tag-patrimoine-culturel","tag-poivre","tag-production-durable","tag-reglisse","tag-rose","tag-rouge","tag-sols-silico-argileux","tag-sud-ouest","tag-terroir","tag-terroir-specifique","tag-toulouse","tag-traditions-viticoles","tag-vignoble","tag-vin","tag-vinification","tag-vins-fruites","tag-vins-tanniques","tag-violette","tag-viticulture"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tchitcha._negrette_grape_variety_c138a834-e128-44c9-be93-c3a741b812e3_0.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11213"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11213\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13163,"href":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11213\/revisions\/13163"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chateausaintlouis.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The Production Area: The heart of the South-West vineyards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Monoc\u00e9page N\u00e9grette: A Pure and Racy Expression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
N\u00e9grette in blends: a touch of aromatic elegance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
N\u00e9grette Wines: For what occasions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Find out more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wine Searcher: N\u00e9grette<\/a> - An online encyclopedia to discover the characteristics and wines made from N\u00e9grette.
Wikipedia: N\u00e9grette<\/a> - A comprehensive summary of the history, distribution and vinification of N\u00e9grette.
Grape-variety: N\u00e9grette<\/a> - Detailed information on the viticulture and characteristics of this unique grape variety.
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