Winery Bernard-MassardAuxerrois Grand Premier Cru
White wine
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The Auxerrois Grand Premier Cru of the Winery Bernard-Massard is in the top 30 of wines of Luxembourg and in the top 20 of wines of Côtes de Grevenmacher.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Auxerrois Grand Premier Cru of Winery Bernard-Massard in the region of Moselle often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Bernard-Massard's Auxerrois Grand Premier Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois
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).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Auxerrois Grand Premier Cru from Winery Bernard-Massard are 2012, 2015, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Bernard-Massard
The Winery Bernard-Massard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 85 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Grevenmacher to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Grevenmacher
The wine region of Côtes de Grevenmacher is located in the region of Moselle of Luxembourg. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bernard-Massard or the Domaine Bernard-Massard produce mainly wines white, pink and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Grevenmacher are Pinot gris, Riesling and Auxerrois, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Grevenmacher often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus 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.
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