The Domaine de l'Ancien Relais of Beaujolais

Domaine de l'Ancien Relais - Beaujolais Blanc
The winery offers 9 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 961 of the estates of Beaujolais.
It is located in Beaujolais

The Domaine de l'Ancien Relais is one of the best wineries to follow in Beaujolais.. It offers 9 wines for sale in of Beaujolais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de l'Ancien Relais wines

Looking for the best Domaine de l'Ancien Relais wines in Beaujolais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de l'Ancien Relais wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de l'Ancien Relais wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine de l'Ancien Relais

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de l'Ancien Relais

How Domaine de l'Ancien Relais wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of rabbit stew the old fashioned way, brandade of cod from nimes or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de l'Ancien Relais.

  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Beaujolais

Beaujolais is an important wine region in eastern France, famous for its vibrant, Fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately South of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered a Part, although it is in the administrative region of Rhône. The extensive plantings of Gamay in this region make Beaujolais one of the few regions in the world that is so concentrated on a single Grape variety. Pinot Noir is used in small quantities in red and rosé wines, but in the name of regional identity, it is being phased out and will only be allowed until the 2015 harvest.

Although best known for its red wines, the region also produces white Beaujolais Blanc, from Chardonnay and Aligote. These two white wine varieties are also sometimes used in local red wines, in which they can make up to 15% of the Final blend. There are several forms of Beaujolais red wine: standard Beaujolais (including Beaujolais Supérieur), Beaujolais Villages and the Young, characterful Beaujolais Nouveau. The highest quality wines of the region are those of the ten Beaujolais crus - ten wine regions Long recognized as the best in the region.

The top red wines of Domaine de l'Ancien Relais

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de l'Ancien Relais

How Domaine de l'Ancien Relais wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of very simple spaghetti carbonara, stuffed cutlets or stuffed pumpkin.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de l'Ancien Relais

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de l'Ancien Relais. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de l'Ancien Relais. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de l'Ancien Relais

  • 2017With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.63/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de l'Ancien Relais.

  • Gamay

Discover the grape variety: Pascal

Pascal blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Pascal blanc can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de l'Ancien Relais

Planning a wine route in the of Beaujolais? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de l'Ancien Relais.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

News about Domaine de l'Ancien Relais and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Ovoids (tanks)

Egg-shaped vats used for wine making and maturing that favour the natural suspension of the lees thanks to the vortex movements, which give the wine more fat and fruity aromas.