Domaine de la Vieille FontaineBouzeron
White wine
This wine generally goes well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Food and wine pairings with Bouzeron
Pairings that work perfectly with Bouzeron
Original food and wine pairings with Bouzeron
The Bouzeron of Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of farfalle with gorgonzola, quebec style barbecued salmon or three ways to prepare chinese noodles.
Discover the grape variety: Aligoté
Aligoté is an ancient Burgundian grape variety (it has different names depending on the region in which it is grown: griset blanc in Beaune, giboudot blanc in the Chalonnais or troyen blanc in the Aube), mainly used in the production of Bourgogne-Aligoté, Bouzeron and Crémant-de-Bourgogne.aligoté is a medium-fine white grape variety, quite productive, which gives clear, acidic, fresh and light white wines. An anecdote often says that it was a member of the clergy named Kir who gave it its letters of nobility by adding it to blackcurrant cream to prepare an aperitif.produced on more than 1,600 hectares in Burgundy, aligoté has also been exported. It is also cultivated in Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Romania), California, Canada and Chile, representing more than 20,000 hectares in the world.
Informations about the Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine
The Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine is one of wineries to follow in Bouzéron.. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Bouzéron to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bouzéron
The wine region of Bouzéron is located in the region of Côte Chalonnaise of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet or the Louis Jadot - Domaine Gagey produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bouzéron are Aligoté, Chardonnay and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bouzéron often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, chalk or toasty and sometimes also flavors of brioche, almonds or cheese.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
News related to this wine
Bollinger Group purchases Château d’Etroyes in Burgundy
The company made its first foray into the region when it snapped up Domaine Chanson in Beaune back in 1999. It has now returned to acquire Château d’Etroyes, which owns some of the best plots of land in Mercurey and Rully, located in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise. The acquisition is designed to complement the wine offering of Domaine Chanson, which produces exclusively premiers and grand crus in the Côte de Beaune. Étienne Bizot, chairman and CEO of the Bollinger Group, said Burgundy is ‘one ...
An overview of the Rully appellation
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...
Halloween wines: 13 spooky pours to keep the ghosts out
Whether you’re hosting a party, feeling in need of a post trick-or-treat pick me up or simply wish to savour a glass in quiet contemplation on this spirited evening, we’ve got the answer to all your Halloween needs. We’ve chosen 13 wines that make the most of all superstitions and, behind scary labels and names, hide delicious pours to keep you happy and warm. From a lunar-inspired pét-nat to the bloodiest of reds there’s something for everyone and for every possible dark mood. This selection wi ...
The word of the wine: Cutting
A blend of wines from different origins (not to be confused with the assemblage).
