Top 100 red wines of Tonnerre
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Tonnerre of Chablis as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Tonnerre and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Tonnerre
The wine region of Tonnerre is located in the region of Chablis of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Dampt Frères or the Domaine Dampt Frères produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Tonnerre are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Tonnerre often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, earth or non oak and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, citrus fruit or spices.
In the mouth of Tonnerre is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 14 estates and châteaux in the of Tonnerre, producing 22 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Tonnerre go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
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.
News from the vineyard of Tonnerre
Hitting the right note
Last year, there was much mirth on wine Twitter about a particularly excruciating tasting note. You’re right. The wine trade needs to get out more. But still… this one was a beauty. It began well enough – really quite beautiful, in fact. But before long the imaginative descriptions were getting more ornate and strained. It moved from poetic to meaningless before finishing with a reference to Burnt Norton – the first of TS Eliot’s Four Quartets – that put it firmly in Private Eye magazine’s ...
Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market by Debra MEIBURG
On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this minute-long clip, Debra MEIBURG discusses the position of Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market. #Chablis #PureChablis ...
What style should one expect from a good Chablis by Debra MEIBURG
On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In 80-second clip, Debra MEIBURG answers the question of an Internet user : what style should one expect from a good Chablis ? #Chablis #PureChablis ...