Domaine Andre Colonge et Fils - Les Terres-DessusBrouilly 'Gorge de Loup'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Brouilly 'Gorge de Loup' from the Domaine Andre Colonge et Fils - Les Terres-Dessus
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Brouilly 'Gorge de Loup' of Domaine Andre Colonge et Fils - Les Terres-Dessus in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Brouilly 'Gorge de Loup'
Pairings that work perfectly with Brouilly 'Gorge de Loup'
Original food and wine pairings with Brouilly 'Gorge de Loup'
The Brouilly 'Gorge de Loup' of Domaine Andre Colonge et Fils - Les Terres-Dessus matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of spaghetti with homemade pesto, veal cutlets au gratin or turkey stuffed with chestnuts.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Andre Colonge et Fils - Les Terres-Dessus's Brouilly 'Gorge de Loup'.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Gamay is a Burgundian grape variety that has existed since the 14th century. For fear of competition with the pinot noir of Burgundy, gamay was finally uprooted and planted in the Beaujolais region, from Mâcon to Lyon. These siliceous and granitic soils suit it perfectly, and it gives its best here. But it is also planted all over France, such as in Lorraine, in the Loire Valley, in Bugey, in Savoie and in Auvergne. Gamay is early and very productive and needs to be limited so that quality prevails over quantity. Short winter pruning of the shoots and high density of vines per hectare are the methods that allow it to produce very fruity, fresh and greedy red wines. Gamay is also very popular in red wine futures, and produces wines from the Beaujolais region with very interesting character and ageing potential. The AOCs Crémant-de-Bourgogne, Mâcon, Anjou, Touraine, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Côtes-d'Auvergne, Saint-Pourçain, Bugey, Gaillac, Côtes du Luberon... and many vins de pays are proud of it. Today, about 36,000 hectares of Gamay are cultivated in France, including 22,000 hectares in Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Brouilly 'Gorge de Loup' from Domaine Andre Colonge et Fils - Les Terres-Dessus are 2011
Informations about the Domaine Andre Colonge et Fils - Les Terres-Dessus
The Domaine Andre Colonge et Fils - Les Terres-Dessus is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Brouilly to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Brouilly
Brouilly is an appellation for red wines produced from Vineyards in north-central Beaujolais. The lower slopes of Mont Brouilly and the surrounding countryside contain large plantings of the Gamay Grape. The wines produced here are relatively robust and Full-bodied, in contrast to the light, fresh wines of Beaujolais Nouveau. The wines are fruitier than many of the other Beaujolais crus, with plum and berry flavors overpowering the traditional Floral">floralCharacter of Gamay.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Beaujolais is an important wine region in eastern France, famous for its vibrant, Fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately South of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered a Part, although it is in the administrative region of Rhône. The extensive plantings of Gamay in this region make Beaujolais one of the few regions in the world that is so concentrated on a single Grape variety. Pinot Noir is used in small quantities in red and rosé wines, but in the name of regional identity, it is being phased out and will only be allowed until the 2015 harvest.
The word of the wine: Côte des Bar
This is the name given to the vineyards of the Aube, which are closer to Burgundy, and some of the wines produced here bear witness to this proximity. The pinot noir dominates, the meunier is practically absent. Two crus have become references: Riceys, where a rosé without bubbles is also produced, and Montgueux near Troyes, renowned for its Chardonnay.
