Wines made from Auxerrois grapes of Rheinhessen
Discover the best wines made with Auxerrois as a single variety or as a blend of Rheinhessen.
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 Rheinhessen
71% white region: Riesling is king (5,000 ha), dry to off-dry, ripe yellow fruit, apple, citrus and fine saline minerality. Supple, floral Müller-Thurgau for everyday, the world's largest Silvaner plantation with herbaceous, straight notes. Historic cradle of off-sweet Liebfraumilch. Some supple reds (Dornfelder, Spätburgunder).
What are the typical flavors of the Auxerrois grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Auxerrois
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Auxerrois
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Auxerrois
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Auxerrois
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Auxerrois
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Auxerrois