The Domaine du Petit Pérou of Beaujolais

Domaine du Petit Pérou - Alexa Chardonnay
The winery offers 11 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 35 of the estates of Beaujolais.
It is located in Beaujolais

The Domaine du Petit Pérou is one of the world's great estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in of Beaujolais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine du Petit Pérou wines

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

The top white wines of Domaine du Petit Pérou

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine du Petit Pérou

How Domaine du Petit Pérou wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of spaghetti with summer vegetables, fresh tuna with sesame seeds or creamy risotto with scallops.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine du Petit Pérou

In the mouth the white wine of Domaine du Petit Pérou. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine du Petit Pérou

  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine du Petit Pérou.

  • 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 du Petit Pérou

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine du Petit Pérou

How Domaine du Petit Pérou wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of lasagna calabrese, white wine fondue or chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Petit Pérou

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

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Petit Pérou

  • 2015With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.71/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine du Petit Pérou.

  • Gamay
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discover the grape variety: Seyval

Seyval blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhône-Alpes valley). It is a variety resulting from a cross of the same species (interspecific hybridization). 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 medium-sized bunches and small to medium-sized grapes. Seyval blanc can be found cultivated in the following vineyards: Rhône Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica.

The top pink wines of Domaine du Petit Pérou

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine du Petit Pérou

How Domaine du Petit Pérou wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of family potluck.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine du Petit Pérou.

  • Gamay

The word of the wine: Decanter

1) Glass container with a narrow neck used to aerate or decant the wine. 2) Decanter wines: wines that are drunk young and that were once drawn directly from the barrel. For example, some Muscadets or Beaujolais.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine du Petit Pérou

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 du Petit Pérou.

Discover the grape variety: Clairette

Clairette rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found on our tables! Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by medium to large bunches of grapes of medium size. Clairette rosé can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

News about Domaine du Petit Pérou and wines from the region

International Beaujolais Nouveau Day

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The word of the wine: Decanter

1) Glass container with a narrow neck used to aerate or decant the wine. 2) Decanter wines: wines that are drunk young and that were once drawn directly from the barrel. For example, some Muscadets or Beaujolais.