The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Jouan' is located in the region of Chablis Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château du Val de Mercy or the Domaine Pattes Loup produce mainly wines white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Jouan' are Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Jouan' often reveals types of flavors of citrus, lime or yellow apple and sometimes also flavors of floral, slate or spices.
In the mouth of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Jouan' is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 16 estates and châteaux in the of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Jouan', producing 17 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Jouan' go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
There are historic links between the area and the Frescobaldi family, which will make Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wines at Tenuta Calimaia. Frescobaldi originally acquired the estate last year, when it was known as Corte alla Flora, and has now relaunched it within the group’s portfolio of Tuscan wineries. Tenuta Calimaia vineyards. Photo credit: Marchesi Frescobaldi. Montepulciano’s beauty ‘is literally breath-taking’, said Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of Marchesi Frescobaldi. ‘Here, i ...
When I started my nomadic winemaking project, in 2018 at Niepoort Vinhos in Portugal’s Douro region, I had no idea how large a part Spain would go on to play – I certainly never intended to make it the locus of my project. So how did it happen? Yes, there was an element of chance and taking opportunities where they arose. But also, among the talented winemakers to whom I pitched collaborations, I sensed an openness and a readiness to collaborate which seemed particular to Spain. Held in June las ...
Think of Colombia, think of balmy evenings dancing to salsa, fuelled by shots of aguardiente and arepas. But there’s plenty more than the anise-based spirit and cornmeal cakes to sample in the South American country. Chefs have stepped up their game to put gastronomy on the map, with sommeliers and bartenders following suit. Not just appreciating local ingredients and distilling spirits, they also seek out wines from around the world to accompany fine-dining experiences. Their endeavours have pa ...
