Winery Armand HurstCuvée Aurelie Muscat Ottonel Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand'
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Armand Hurst's Cuvée Aurelie Muscat Ottonel Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand'.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat Ottonel
Muscat Ottonel has the character of a grape variety with a distant lineage. It was first obtained in 1839 and continues to be planted in nearly 2,000 hectares of vineyards around the world. It shows good vigour and promises satisfactory production, of the order of 6 kilos per vine. The bunches, which are rather loose, are quite large, bearing berries with a strong character. A pleasantly musky flavour and a lot of juice characterize the pulp, protected by a medium skin. The bluish-black skin contributes to the exceptional beauty of the vineyards at harvest time. The size of the ellipsoidal berries is another argument in favor of Muscat Ottonel, which is also known as Muscat Ottone or Muscadet Ottonel. Resin, toast, honey and wild flowers are all present in the wines made from this variety. If the foliage, which turns yellow in autumn, is one of its charms, remember to protect the fruit from grey rot and coulure.
Informations about the Winery Armand Hurst
The Winery Armand Hurst is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 56 wines for sale in the of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand'
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' is located in the region of Alsace Grand Cru of Alsace of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Zind Humbrecht or the Domaine Albert Boxler produce mainly wines white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' are Riesling, Pinot gris and Gewurztraminer, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, lemon zest or butter and sometimes also flavors of earthy, green apple or plum.
The wine region of Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
The word of the wine: PGI
Protected geographical indication. Equivalent to vin de pays in European regulations.
