Domaine d'AucretAigle Grand Cru
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Domaine d'Aucret's Aigle Grand Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Négret pounjut
An ancient grape variety endemic to the Fronton region in the Haute Garonne that could also be found in La Ville Dieu du Temple in the Lot et Garonne. Today, it is not very present in the vineyard and is on the verge of extinction. It is, however, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A. It should not be confused with Négret de Banhars, Négret Castrais or Négret de la Canourgue, and it should be noted that it is related to Prunelard. Négret pounjut is completely unknown in other wine-producing countries.
Informations about the Domaine d'Aucret
The Domaine d'Aucret is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Aigle to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Aigle
The wine region of Aigle is located in the region of Chablais of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Henri Badoux or the Domaine L'Abeille produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Aigle are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Aigle often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, black fruit or red fruit.
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: Color
The colour of wines is characterized by its intensity and its nuances of hue. The intensity is specific to each grape variety, while the nuances of colour are linked to the evolution of the wine over time.
