Top 100 wines of Moselle
Discover the top 100 best wines of Moselle as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Moselle and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Moselle
The wine region of Moselle of Luxembourg. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Vignerons de la Moselle or the Domaine Les Vignerons de la Moselle produce mainly wines white, pink and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Moselle are Gewurztraminer, Pinot blanc and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. In the mouth of Moselle is a powerful with a nice freshness.
We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Moselle, producing 6 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Moselle go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts.
Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois
Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Moselle
wines from the region of Moselle go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of koskera hake (basque country), quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or twists with anchovies.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Moselle
On the nose in the region of Moselle often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or green apple. In the mouth in the region of Moselle is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
