The Domaine du Windmuehl is one of the best wineries to follow in Alsace.. It offers 16 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine du Windmuehl wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine du Windmuehl 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 Windmuehl wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine du Windmuehl wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of seafood risotto, chicken in red wine or gougèress.
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
Almost all the wines produced in this region fall under one of these three appellations. Alsace Grand Cru wines are produced from one of the 51 privileged vineyards spread along the Length of the region. Alsace is the only French wine region to produce significant quantities of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. These two grape varieties are more commonly associated with German wines and are reminiscent of Alsace's history.
How Domaine du Windmuehl wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of tartiflette (from a real savoyard), smoked salmon burger - chive cream or alsatian sauerkraut.
In the mouth the white wine of Domaine du Windmuehl. is a powerful.
Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).
How Domaine du Windmuehl wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of mature and hard cheese, fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of endive salad of the gourmands, the coughing cat's apple crumble or pie with bacon, roquefort cheese and gruyère.
A phase in the vegetative cycle of the vine that takes place in summer, usually in August, when the grapes change colour from green to red (for reds) or yellow (for whites). This stage heralds the beginning of ripening.
How Domaine du Windmuehl wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal fillet stroganoff, home-made coq au vin or rabbit with onions and mustard.
Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. 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 vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
How Domaine du Windmuehl wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of chicken supreme with morels, duck breast with honey and raspberry vinegar or potato cakes.
In the mouth the red wine of Domaine du Windmuehl. is a with a nice freshness.
A place for storing and ageing wines in bottles. This term designates both the cellar of a private individual and that of a restaurant. It is also a store dedicated to the retail sale of wine.
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The sylvaner is grown mainly in Germany and Alsace. The buds are somewhat cottony and the young leaves are green. The same applies to the ribbed branches. Once mature, the dominant colour is golden-green and small elliptical berries with small to medium-sized bunches can be seen. The ripe fruit is then adorned by five-lobed leaves. This variety is susceptible to chlorosis, gray mold, powdery mildew and mildew. It is also sensitive to frost and wind because of its long branches. It can be grown in any kind of soil, although it prefers stony, sandy and light soils. It is indeed moderately acidic and offers a complex set of aromas such as bitter almond, fruity and floral background. The taste has an excellent mixture of honey and candied or dried fruits.
