The flavor of chalk in wine of El-Jadida

Discover the of El-Jadida wines revealing the of chalk flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of El-Jadida of Morocco. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Khmis or the Domaine Boulaouane produce mainly wines red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of El-Jadida are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of El-Jadida often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or cassis and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.

We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of El-Jadida, producing 10 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of El-Jadida go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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