Château des CorreauxVieilles Vignes Beaujolais-Leynes
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais-Leynes from the Château des Correaux
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais-Leynes of Château des Correaux in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais-Leynes
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais-Leynes
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais-Leynes
The Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais-Leynes of Château des Correaux matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of spaghetti neapolitan style, veal escalope (piccata milanese) or country-style snow peas.
Details and technical informations about Château des Correaux's Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais-Leynes.
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 Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais-Leynes from Château des Correaux are 2011, 2013
Informations about the Château des Correaux
The Château des Correaux is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Beaujolais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Primeur
Said of wines from the last vintage and, by extension, wines of the year, fruity and easy-drinking, put on sale on the third Thursday in November. The AOC regulations specify that a wine is said to be primeur if it is bottled before the spring, and nouveau if it is bottled before the following harvest. Beaujolais Nouveau is therefore a vin primeur.
