Wines made from Auxerrois grapes of Côtes de Sambre et Meuse
Discover the best wines made with Auxerrois as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes de Sambre et Meuse.
More informations about the 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).
More informations about the region of Wallonie
Côtes de Sambre et Meuse wines are wines from the Walloon Region in Belgium. Their quality is recognized as an appellation of controlled origin. About sixty owners and 27 vineyards listed by the Belgian federation of wines and spirits total about thirty hectares of vines. This represents between 75 and 80 000 vines for an annual production of 800 to 900 hectoliters.