Cave Saint Germainil etait une fois
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The il etait une fois of the Cave Saint Germain is in the top 10 of wines of Jura.
Details and technical informations about Cave Saint Germain's il etait une fois.
Discover the grape variety: Courbu
Courbu is indigenous to the Pyrenean vineyards. This white grape variety is part of the Jurançon family. Three clones are recognized in this variety, which buds in the medium term, develops regularly and has satisfactory productivity. The way in which the shoots form is characteristic. Initially upright, they bend and curve, giving a parasol-like finish to the vine. A vigorous rootstock is recommended to see the Courbu develop and mature at a late age. The small clusters display quite distinctive features. Not necessarily winged, they are pignate and stocky, with a rounded or rather flattened shape. A light pink veil covers the most mature berries, but the original colour varies from yellow-green to golden white. Vinification enhances the juice of this variety. The bouquet becomes more refined with age under a pale yellow colour. Dry or sweet, this wine is always remarkably fine.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of il etait une fois from Cave Saint Germain are 0
Informations about the Cave Saint Germain
The Cave Saint Germain is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Jura to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Jura
The wine region of Jura is located in the region of Neuchâtel of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Siebe Dupf or the Domaine Auberson et Fils produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Jura are Pinot noir, Cabernet-Jura and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. In the mouth of Jura is a with a nice freshness.
The wine region of Neuchâtel
Neuchatel is one of the smaller wine regions of Switzerland, located in the French-speaking western half of the country, North of the much larger Vaud area. Much like its neighbour, Chasselas dominates white plantings here, however Pinot Noir is more significant here, as is the reputation of Neuchatel's rosés. The region is generally referred to as the 'Three Lakes' as the region - and the four AOCs within it - are found on the relatively low-lying, flatter land, centered around the lakes of Morat, Bienne and Neuchatel. The region also covers three neighbouring Swiss cantons.
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).
