Counoise is a dark-skinned wine grape grown primarily in the Rhône valley region of France.
Counoise adds a peppery note and good acidity to a blended red wine, but does not have much depth of colour or tannin.
Counoise and Aubun were also grown mixed in a field blend in some older vineyards.
[2] However, Counoise is considered to be a grape of higher quality, while Aubun has a reputation for giving simpler wines.
[1] Synonyms for Counoise include Aubon, Caula, Conese, Connoges, Connoise, Couneso, Counoise noir, Counoiso, Counoueiso, Damas noir, Grosse Rogettaz, Guenoise, Moustardier, Cow Noise, Quennoise.