The wine region of Côtes de Grevenmacher is located in the region of Moselle of Luxembourg. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bernard-Massard or the Domaine Bernard-Massard produce mainly wines white, pink and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Grevenmacher are Pinot gris, Riesling and Auxerrois, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Grevenmacher often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes de Grevenmacher, producing 19 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes de Grevenmacher go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese.
Do growers make wine – or do markets? Growers, of course. Yet markets define the scope of the grower’s creative efforts by what they reward or sanction. When markets are neglectful and unresponsive, there’s little the grower can do but conform. It’s a problem the world over. Here’s an example. The river Moselle/Mosel rises to the wet west of the Vosges mountains, then curves in a long green arc heading north through Epinal, Metz and (along the left bank) Luxembourg’s Grand Duchy, turning east at ...
It’s easy to forget that the southern Rhône’s four most prevalent red varieties aren’t indigenous. Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre all appear to originate from Spain; Syrah made its way down the river from the northern Rhône. Of the long tail of other grapes, most have their roots closer to home. Plantings have dwindled in recent years, but today local varieties are experiencing renewed interest. One that’s finding a lot of fans – both in the Rhône and further afield – is Counoise. Scroll down ...
The Decanter Retailer Awards recognises and celebrates the very best wine retailers in the UK and offers wine drinkers an indispensable guide to outstanding retail experiences across the nation. The 2022 edition will see the judging panel grow with six independent wine experts reviewing entries, including returning Chairman Peter Richards MW, Laura Clay, Andy Howard MW, and three new judges: Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW, Vidya Narasimhan and Regine Lee MW. From the best neighbourhood wine shops to ...
