Wines made from Auxerrois grapes of Forst
Discover the best wines made with Auxerrois as a single variety or as a blend of Forst.
More informations about the variety Auxerrois
Rich, round whites with tender mouth and moderate acidity, featuring aromas of ripe yellow fruits, white flowers, subtle honey, fresh almond and brioche notes. Often blended with Pinot Blanc in Alsace (cuvées labelled "Pinot Blanc" often contain a good proportion) and a pillar of Crémant d'Alsace. Also in French and Luxembourgish Moselle, Côtes-de-Toul and Baden. Lorraine grape, a Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc cross, half-sibling of Chardonnay.
More informations about the region of Pfalz
Emblematic wine village of the Pfalz (Palatinate) on the Deutsche Weinstrasse between Deidesheim and Wachenheim, with a unique feature: volcanic basalt soils. Riesling is the signature white (~85%): powerful and refined with yellow peach, apricot, candied citrus, white flowers, smoke and a characteristic spiced mineral edge, dense palate and great ageing potential. Mythical Grand Cru sites: Kirchenstück, Jesuitengarten, Ungeheuer, Pechstein. Rare Huxelrebe and Scheurebe for aromatics.