The wine region of Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre is located in the region of Chablis of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Goisot or the Domaine Goisot produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and César, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre often reveals types of flavors of oaky, red cherry or pear and sometimes also flavors of earthy, cream or peach.
In the mouth of Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 44 estates and châteaux in the of Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre, producing 91 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
red wines from the region of Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, veal paupiettes with forestry sauce or festive chinese fondue.
