Wines made from Auxerrois grapes of Alsace Grand Cru
Discover the best wines made with Auxerrois as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace Grand Cru.
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 Alsace
Alsace Grand Cru is the appellation for the best still white wines in the Alsace region of northeastern France. Created in 1983, the appellation is based on a classification of the region's Vineyards made in 1975 and has been subject to several subsequent revisions. An Alsace Grand Cru wine is - almost without exception - produced from a single Grape variety. This will be indicated on the label, along with the name of the vineyard where the grapes were grown.
What are the typical flavors of the Auxerrois grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Auxerrois
- OakPresent in 1% of Auxerrois
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Auxerrois
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- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Auxerrois
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Auxerrois