Winery DesomGrand Premier Cru Auxerrois
White wine
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Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Grand Premier Cru Auxerrois of Winery Desom in the region of Moselle often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Desom's Grand Premier Cru Auxerrois.
Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois
Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Grand Premier Cru Auxerrois from Winery Desom are 2015, 2014, 2018, 2016
Informations about the Winery Desom
The Winery Desom is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 52 wines for sale in the of Coteaux de Schengen to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coteaux de Schengen
The wine region of Coteaux de Schengen is located in the region of Moselle of Luxembourg. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Coteaux de Schengen or the Domaine Desom produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coteaux de Schengen are Auxerrois, Pinot noir and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coteaux de Schengen often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit.
The wine region of Moselle
The wine region of Moselle of Luxembourg. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Vignerons de la Moselle or the Domaine Les Vignerons de la Moselle produce mainly wines white, pink and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Moselle are Gewurztraminer, Pinot blanc and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. In the mouth of Moselle is a powerful with a nice freshness.
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The word of the wine: Dismantling
After devatting, the pomace is removed from the tank. If this operation is carried out manually, it is important to ventilate the vat well to avoid the risk of accidents due to the presence of carbon dioxide.
