Château de Grand PréCuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
The Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie of the Château de Grand Pré is in the top 90 of wines of Fleurie.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie from the Château de Grand Pré
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie of Château de Grand Pré in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie
The Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie of Château de Grand Pré matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of ham and cheese macaroni gratin, vienna cutlets or grandma's chicken casserole.
Details and technical informations about Château de Grand Pré's Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie from Château de Grand Pré are 2015
Informations about the Château de Grand Pré
The Château de Grand Pré is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Fleurie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fleurie
Beaujolais cru nicknamed the Queen, on the single commune of Fleurie. Signature Gamay noir: floral, perfumed reds with signature notes of violet, iris, strawberry, raspberry, peony and a peppery touch, silky tannins and an airy palate - the most delicate elegance of the crus. 13 recognised climats including Poncié, La Roilette, La Chapelle des Bois. Granitic soils with sandy gruss and manganese signing the finesse.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.
The word of the wine: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
