Winery Cachat-OcquidantCorton Grand Cru 'Clos des Vergennes'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Corton Grand Cru 'Clos des Vergennes' from the Winery Cachat-Ocquidant
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Corton Grand Cru 'Clos des Vergennes' of Winery Cachat-Ocquidant in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Corton Grand Cru 'Clos des Vergennes'
Pairings that work perfectly with Corton Grand Cru 'Clos des Vergennes'
Original food and wine pairings with Corton Grand Cru 'Clos des Vergennes'
The Corton Grand Cru 'Clos des Vergennes' of Winery Cachat-Ocquidant matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, marinated veal skewers with herbs or garbure with duck confit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cachat-Ocquidant's Corton Grand Cru 'Clos des Vergennes'.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Informations about the Winery Cachat-Ocquidant
The Winery Cachat-Ocquidant is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Corton Grand Cru 'Les Vergennes' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Corton Grand Cru 'Les Vergennes'
The wine region of Corton Grand Cru 'Les Vergennes' is located in the region of Corton Grand Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant or the Domaine Chanson produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Corton Grand Cru 'Les Vergennes' are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Corton Grand Cru 'Les Vergennes' often reveals types of flavors of spices, oak or mushroom and sometimes also flavors of chocolate, black fruits or pepper.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Draft liquor (champagne)
After blending, the wine is bottled with a liqueur de tirage (a mixture of sugar and wine) and a yeast (selected yeasts). The yeast attacks the sugar and creates carbon dioxide. The fermentation, which lasts about two months, is prolonged by an ageing period (15 months minimum in total). The bottle is capped (some rare vintages are capped with a staple and a cork).
