Château de l'EclairBeaujolais-Villages
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Food and wine pairings with Beaujolais-Villages
Pairings that work perfectly with Beaujolais-Villages
Original food and wine pairings with Beaujolais-Villages
The Beaujolais-Villages of Château de l'Eclair matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of lasagna with courgettes and fresh goat cheese, paupiettes in a casserole with cream or baked bread (tomato, mushroom, ham, cheese).
Details and technical informations about Château de l'Eclair's Beaujolais-Villages.
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.
Informations about the Château de l'Eclair
The Château de l'Eclair is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Beaujolais-Villages to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beaujolais-Villages
Quality, gourmet Beaujolais of Gamay. Fruity, crunchy reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, crushed strawberry and flowers (peony, violet), supple tannins and a thirst-quenching palate. Intermediate quality between generic Beaujolais and the 10 Crus, across 38 communes of the vineyard's northern hillsides. A few minority rosés and Chardonnay whites.
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: Sarment
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