Wines made from Morrastel-Bouschet grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Morrastel-Bouschet as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
More informations about the variety Morrastel-Bouschet
Obtained in 1885 by Henri Bouschet by crossing the morrastel and the petit Bouschet. Today, it is no longer multiplied and is therefore in danger of extinction.
More informations about the region of Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Morrastel-Bouschet grape variety?
News about the grape variety Morrastel-Bouschet
Vinoteca sold to private equity firm, saving 150 jobs
Last week, the group warned it was on the brink of collapse after struggling to cope with inflation, spiralling energy costs and train strikes. Vinoteca had already closed down its 4,500 sq. ft. venue in Birmingham in May, a decision that left the team ‘heartbroken’. The company’s five upmarket wine bars in London were then plunged into jeopardy after the group filed for protection from its creditors. However, administrators at Interpath have now sold Vinoteca to a London-based private equity fi ...
Gusbourne aims high with English sparkling wine at £195
Gusbourne has launched Fifty One Degrees North English sparkling wine from the 2014 vintage at £195 per bottle, which is thought to make it the most expensive so far released. Some others aren’t too far behind – Nyetimber’s 1086 rosé 2010 is £175 – yet Gusbourne’s move reinforces a sense of ambition within the UK wine world to be a regular fixture at this prestige cuvée level. Fifty One Degrees North, named after the position of Gusbourne’s vineyards in Kent and West Sussex, is a ble ...
Emma Watson launches wine-inspired Renais gin
Emma Watson may have made her name as an actress and activist, however she has now returned to the family business and launched a gin with her brother Alex. Called Renais, the spirit’s roots are firmly set in Chablis, where their father Chris has owned vineyards for over 30 years. The base spirit of Renais is made through the distillation of wine grape skins and lees, with some sourced from the family’s own Domaine Watson. Kimmeridgian limestone – the basis of the ground in Chablis, Chablis Prem ...