Coteaux de l'Auxois is a PGI title covering an area of land in the western Part of the Côte d'Or department in eastern France. The list of authorised Grape varieties is fairly Short and focuses - perhaps not surprisingly - on the traditional Burgundy varieties. While Pinot Noir and Chardonnay dominate, Melon de Bourgogne, Gamay, Pinot Gris and Aligoté are all allowed in the wines. A range of wine styles are produced here, from light, immediate drinking wines to slightly richer wines that can be aged.
The appellation has been largely eclipsed by the AOC classified vineyards of Burgundy to the east. However, the PGI still covers wines that are produced outside the geographical boundaries of the Burgundy appellation. The officially delimited area of the PGI extends from the Village of Montbard in the North to Bligny-sur-Ouche in the South, following a north-west-south-east path of about 65 kilometres (40 miles). At its southern end, the PGI territory is only 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the famous wine villages of Beaune/pommard">Pommard, Mersault and Beaune.
‘Thanks to our incredibly generous wineries, donors, and sponsors, the AWW can continue its mission to uplift the Washington wine industry and grow its efforts to support healthy communities and healthy land in Washington state’, said Jamie Peha, executive director of the Auction of Washington Wines. ‘Together with our philanthropic partners, Seattle Children’s, WSU Viticulture & Enology Research, and Industry Grant Partner Vital Wines, we ensure that our charitable efforts ...
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With more than 18,200 wines tasted by our expert judging panels and entrants spanning 56 countries, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022 edition promises to deliver an eclectic mix of brilliant bottles to seek out – across a broad range of prices. Official results for DWWA 2022, including the winners of coveted Platinum and Best in Show medals, won’t be published until 7th of June. However, here are just a few of the styles to watch out for, based on a selection of personal highligh ...
