The Domaine des Foudres of Beaujolais

Domaine des Foudres
The winery offers 12 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is ranked in the top 1608 of the estates of Beaujolais.
It is located in Beaujolais

The Domaine des Foudres is one of the best wineries to follow in Beaujolais.. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Beaujolais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine des Foudres wines

Looking for the best Domaine des Foudres wines in Beaujolais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine des Foudres 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 des Foudres wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine des Foudres

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine des Foudres

How Domaine des Foudres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of cassoulet of yesteryear, salmon and zucchini gratin or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine des Foudres.

  • 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 des Foudres

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine des Foudres

How Domaine des Foudres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta with artichoke hearts and bacon, flank steak with shallots in red wine sauce or gratin of fresh chard (green and ribs).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine des Foudres

On the nose the red wine of Domaine des Foudres. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine des Foudres. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Foudres

  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine des Foudres.

  • Gamay
  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The top pink wines of Domaine des Foudres

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine des Foudres

How Domaine des Foudres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of stuffed beef rolls.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine des Foudres.

  • Gamay

The word of the wine: Roussette

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The top sparkling wines of Domaine des Foudres

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine des Foudres

How Domaine des Foudres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of brasucade of mussels from languedoc, cannelloni of meat or hummus.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine des Foudres.

  • Gamay
  • Chardonnay

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.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine des Foudres

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 des Foudres.

News about Domaine des Foudres and wines from the region

The Morey Saint Denis appellation seen by Laurent Lignier

Laurent Lignier from Domaine Hubert Lignier and Président of the winegrowers union, mentions the great diversity in the expression of the Morey-Saint-DenisPremier Cru wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021. 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​ ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Nicolas Ferrari

Nicolas Ferrari, from Domaine Ferrari, explains how the Irancy Village appellation has been created over the years. He also reveal the ageing capacity of the appellation and invites us to be patient “ Our patience is always rewarded with an Irancy”. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Azé

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Azé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​ ...

The word of the wine: Roussette

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