Wines made from Auxerrois grapes of Pelee Island
Discover the best wines made with Auxerrois as a single variety or as a blend of Pelee Island.
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 Ontario
The wine region of Pelee Island is located in the region of Ontario of Canada. Wineries and vineyards like the Pelee Island Winery or the Pelee Island Winery produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pelee Island are Cabernet franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pelee Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.