Winery Defayes et CrettenandPinot Noir
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 Pinot Noir from the Winery Defayes et Crettenand
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pinot Noir of Winery Defayes et Crettenand in the region of Valais is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Pinot Noir
Pairings that work perfectly with Pinot Noir
Original food and wine pairings with Pinot Noir
The Pinot Noir of Winery Defayes et Crettenand matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, roast veal with black olives or roast venison with green pepper sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Defayes et Crettenand's Pinot Noir.
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 Pinot Noir from Winery Defayes et Crettenand are 2013, 2018, 2016, 2015
Informations about the Winery Defayes et Crettenand
The Winery Defayes et Crettenand is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Leytron to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Leytron
The wine region of Leytron is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gilbert Devayes or the Domaine Defayes et Crettenand produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Leytron are Pinot noir, Humagne rouge and Diolinoir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Leytron often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
The wine region of Valais
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
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The word of the wine: Legs
Synonymous with tears.
