The wine region of Bourgogne Epineuil is located in the region of Tonnerre of Bourgogne Epineuil of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Garnier et Fils or the Domaine Dominique Gruhier produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bourgogne Epineuil are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bourgogne Epineuil often reveals types of flavors of leather, red fruit or red currant and sometimes also flavors of black cherries, citrus fruit or microbio.
In the mouth of Bourgogne Epineuil is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 28 estates and châteaux in the of Bourgogne Epineuil, producing 46 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Bourgogne Epineuil go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Celebrated Soave producer Pieropan is due to unveil its new winery in April 2022. Dubbed ‘Leonildo Pieropan‘ after the estate’s pioneering late owner, the winery is considered groundbreaking for its eco credentials and use of materials – and is largely hidden under a hill, with just the frontage visible. Pieropan’s project began in 2015, when the family realised they had outgrown the existing winery in the centre of Soave town, and subsequently acquired a site in th ...
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When I have some time to myself in the southern Rhône, my favourite place to relax is the peaceful village of Gigondas. I had even more reason to visit this June, as the growers’ syndicate was celebrating the 50th anniversary of the appellation. Over a meal at Domaine du Clos des Tourelles, we had the opportunity to taste wines spanning five decades, including a remarkable 1971 that was still very much alive and kicking. Gigondas has long been recognised as an exceptional site for winemaking, bu ...
