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.
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