Domaine Au Point du JourAuxerrois
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Auxerrois of the Domaine Au Point du Jour is in the top 60 of wines of Mont-sur-Rolle.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Au Point du Jour's 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
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Informations about the Domaine Au Point du Jour
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The wine region of Mont-sur-Rolle
The wine region of Mont-sur-Rolle is located in the region of La Côte of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Maison Blanche or the Domaine Les Merveilles produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mont-sur-Rolle are Chasselas, Gamay noir and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mont-sur-Rolle often reveals types of flavors of citrus, red fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, honey or spices.
The wine region of Vaud
Vaud is Switzerland's second-largest wine region, located in the French-speaking southwest. The region - which is also one of 26 cantons in the country - is best known for its crisp, white Fendant wines (the national name for the Chasselas variety) and its stunning lakeside landscapes. Both of these reach their zenith in the grand crus of Lavaux/dezaley">Dezaley and Calamin. These famous Lavaux Vineyard terraces, which rise steeply up above Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), are considered of such importance that they are now enjoy protected status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The word of the wine: Lyon pot
A 46 cl bottle with a thick bottom, typical of the Lyon region, especially used to serve Beaujolais wines drawn from the barrel.
