Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).

Informations about the Winery Benoit Kox

The winery offers 12 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.

It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Côtes de Remich in the region of Moselle

The Winery Benoit Kox is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Remich to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 2000 of of Luxembourg wines

In the top 2000 of of Côtes de Remich wines

In the top 450000 of white wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Côtes de Remich

The wine region of Côtes de Remich is located in the region of Moselle of Luxembourg. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gales or the Domaine Desom produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Remich are Riesling, Pinot noir and Elbling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Remich often reveals types of flavors of ginger, microbio or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, oaky or tropical fruit.

The wine region of Moselle

The wine region of Moselle of Luxembourg. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Vignerons de la Moselle or the Domaine Les Vignerons de la Moselle produce mainly wines white, pink and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Moselle are Gewurztraminer, Pinot blanc and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. In the mouth of Moselle is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The word of the wine: Basic wine

Dry, still wine intended for the production of sparkling wines (champagne, crémants, etc.). The basic wines undergo a second fermentation in the bottle for the production of carbon dioxide, and therefore of bubbles.