Domaine des CroixBeaune Les Grèves 1er Cru
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Beaune Les Grèves 1er Cru from the Domaine des Croix
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Beaune Les Grèves 1er Cru of Domaine des Croix in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Beaune Les Grèves 1er Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Beaune Les Grèves 1er Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Beaune Les Grèves 1er Cru
The Beaune Les Grèves 1er Cru of Domaine des Croix matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stewed beef heart, stuffed cutlets or rabbit in foil.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Croix's Beaune Les Grèves 1er Cru.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Beaune Les Grèves 1er Cru from Domaine des Croix are 2010
Informations about the Domaine des Croix
The Domaine des Croix is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Grèves' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Grèves'
The wine region of Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Grèves' is located in the region of Beaune Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils or the Domaine Michel Lafarge produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Grèves' 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 'Les Grèves' often reveals types of flavors of cream, rhubarb or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of oak, vegetal or microbio.
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: Local wine
Table wine, but with the origin indicated. It corresponds to a particular legislation: the freedom to use grape varieties is greater than for the AOC, but the quality criteria such as the approval tastings can sometimes be more demanding. The legislation is still evolving, but for the moment there are three levels: regional (e.g. Vin de Pays d'Oc), departmental and local (e.g. Côtes de Thongue).
