Brun Argenté or Vaccarèse is a red

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that is grown primarily in the Rhone Valley in

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. It is a permitted grape in the blend of

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, where the name Vaccarèse is used. However, in 2004 only 0.15% of the appellation's surface was planted with the variety. In similarity to

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and Aubun, Brun Argenté is indigenous to this area of France. Descriptions of the grape's character diverge somewhat. It has been described as having similar characteristics as Syrah, producing wines with a peppery and tannic structure,J. Robinson ''Vines, Grapes & Wines'' pg 202 Mitchell Beazley 1986 but also as similar to Cinsaut and a producer of light red wines. The vine tends to bud late and is sensitive to

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Synonyms

Synonyms for Brun Argenté include Arzhente, Bakarezo, Bryun, Camarese, Camarezo, Camares du Gard, Kamaredyu Gard, Kamarez, Madeleine, Vacareze Blanc, Vaccarèse, Vaccareso, Vakarez.Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Brun Argente
, accessed on June 18, 2008

References

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