Wines made from Auxerrois grapes of Gelderland
Discover the best wines made with Auxerrois as a single variety or as a blend of Gelderland.
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.
Wine province of eastern Netherlands (Betuwe, Achterhoek), gentle slopes and sandy soils to fluvial clays. Temperate oceanic climate, favourable microclimates along the Rhine. Signature resistant hybrid varieties. Signature fresh and structured whites with green apple, citrus, white flowers, fresh herbs and a mineral touch — lively Solaris, floral Johanniter, aromatic Souvignier Gris.