Cave de GenouillyMercurey Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Mercurey Blanc from the Cave de Genouilly
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Mercurey Blanc of Cave de Genouilly in the region of Burgundy is a .
Food and wine pairings with Mercurey Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Mercurey Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Mercurey Blanc
The Mercurey Blanc of Cave de Genouilly matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of lasagne with two salmons, sun burger or mussels with bleu de bresse.
Details and technical informations about Cave de Genouilly's Mercurey Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Informations about the Cave de Genouilly
The Cave de Genouilly is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 42 wines for sale in the of Mercurey to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mercurey
The wine region of Mercurey is located in the region of Côte Chalonnaise of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine François Raquillet or the Domaine Michel Juillot produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mercurey are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mercurey often reveals types of flavors of non oak, green pear or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, white pepper or cassis.
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: Piqué
Altered wine characterized by a vinegar smell.
