Top 100 wines of Beaune - Page 3
Discover the top 100 best wines of Beaune of Côte de Beaune as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Beaune and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Beaune
The wine region of Beaune is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Chancellerie des Chevaliers de l'Arquebuse or the Domaine des Croix produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Beaune are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Beaune often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red cherry and sometimes also flavors of pepper, black fruits or black currant.
In the mouth of Beaune is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 189 estates and châteaux in the of Beaune, producing 272 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Beaune go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Discover the grape variety: Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Beaune
wines from the region of Beaune go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, veal fillet stroganoff or rabbit with leeks.
