Cave de l'HôpitalRiex Blanc
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chasselas.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese.
The Riex Blanc of the Cave de l'Hôpital is in the top 70 of wines of Lavaux.
Taste structure of the Riex Blanc from the Cave de l'Hôpital
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Riex Blanc of Cave de l'Hôpital in the region of Vaud is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Riex Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Riex Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Riex Blanc
The Riex Blanc of Cave de l'Hôpital matches generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of couscous chicken and merguez, yellow fish or zucchini and feta pie.
Details and technical informations about Cave de l'Hôpital's Riex Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Chasselas
Chasselas rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape used to make wine. However, it can also be found eating on our tables! This variety of vine is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Chasselas rosé can be found in several vineyards: Alsace, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Riex Blanc from Cave de l'Hôpital are 0, 2018, 2017
Informations about the Cave de l'Hôpital
The Cave de l'Hôpital is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Lavaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lavaux
The wine region of Lavaux is located in the region of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Louis Bovard or the Château de Chillon produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lavaux are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lavaux often reveals types of flavors of peach, cheese or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, floral or citrus 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: Pulp
Fleshy and juicy part of the grape berry, it contains sugars, organic acids and various nitrogenous and mineral compounds.
