Château de la TourBeaune 1er Cru 'Coucherias'
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Food and wine pairings with Beaune 1er Cru 'Coucherias'
Pairings that work perfectly with Beaune 1er Cru 'Coucherias'
Original food and wine pairings with Beaune 1er Cru 'Coucherias'
The Beaune 1er Cru 'Coucherias' of Château de la Tour matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail and carrot stew, bocconcini (veal rolls with ham and comté) or quinoa patties with courgettes and fresh goat cheese.
Details and technical informations about Château de la Tour's Beaune 1er Cru 'Coucherias'.
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 Château de la Tour
The Château de la Tour is one of wineries to follow in Beaune 1er Cru 'Aux Coucherias'.. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Beaune 1er Cru 'Aux Coucherias' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beaune 1er Cru 'Aux Coucherias'
The wine region of Beaune 1er Cru 'Aux Coucherias' is located in the region of Beaune Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pierre Labet - François Labet or the Domaine Michel Gay & Fils produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Beaune 1er Cru 'Aux Coucherias' are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Beaune 1er Cru 'Aux Coucherias' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, strawberries or vanilla.
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.
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The word of the wine: INAO
National Institute of Origin and Quality. French organization depending on the Ministry of Agriculture and in charge of quality signs: AOC, IGP, labels and organic farming.
