The wine region of Blagny is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Faiveley or the Domaine Andre Moingeon & Fils produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Blagny are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Blagny often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or red fruit.
In the mouth of Blagny is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Blagny, producing 2 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Blagny go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
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