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Discover the grape variety: Meslier Saint François
Meslier Saint François is a French grape variety that comes from the Gatinais, located south of the Paris basin. It was obtained from a cross between Chenin and Gouais Blanc. It is planted on a surface area of 50 ha in France and is often confused with Arbois, hence the synonym it shares with the latter, Orbois. Its berries and clusters are of normal size. Its adult leaves have convex teeth. Meslier Saint François is not very vigorous, but it remains fertile. It buds early, 3 days before Chasselas. It is often exposed to spring frosts and is susceptible to oidium and grey rot. Meslier Saint François produces flat, light wines with little alcohol. When distilled, its eaux de vie are full of bouquet and fine. It can thus be used in the blending of grape varieties that produce cognac or armagnac.
Informations about the Winery Caroline-Thibault
The Winery Caroline-Thibault is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Auxey-Duresses to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Auxey-Duresses
The wine region of Auxey-Duresses is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Dupont-Fahn or the Domaine Coche-Dury produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Auxey-Duresses are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Aligoté, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Auxey-Duresses often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, pineapple or tropical and sometimes also flavors of stone fruit, tropical fruit or honeysuckle.
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: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
