Domaine GiroudSélection Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Uchizy
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, cured meat or pasta.
The Sélection Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Uchizy of the Domaine Giroud is in the top 50 of wines of Mâcon-Uchizy.
Taste structure of the Sélection Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Uchizy from the Domaine Giroud
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In the mouth the Sélection Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Uchizy of Domaine Giroud in the region of Burgundy is a .
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sélection Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Uchizy of Domaine Giroud in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or minerality and sometimes also flavors of lemon, pear or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Sélection Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Uchizy
Pairings that work perfectly with Sélection Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Uchizy
Original food and wine pairings with Sélection Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Uchizy
The Sélection Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Uchizy of Domaine Giroud matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or cured meat such as recipes of smoked salmon pasta gratin, vegan leek and tofu quiche or osso bucco of veal.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Giroud's Sélection Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Uchizy.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sélection Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Uchizy from Domaine Giroud are 2017, 2015, 2016
Informations about the Domaine Giroud
The Domaine Giroud is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Mâcon-Uchizy to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mâcon-Uchizy
Mâcon geographic designation (2005, ~43 ha) on Uchizy east of the Mâconnais hills overlooking the Saône: 100% Chardonnay whites of a brilliant pale gold, expressive nose of ripe orchard fruits (apple, pear, peach) and white flowers (lily of the valley, acacia). Vines at 240–300 m exposed to the morning sun, contrasting continental climate – mists and cold winters, strong summer heat. Substrate alternating Jurassic mid-to-upper limestone ("caille") and marls (155 Ma).
The wine region of Burgundy
Absolute reference for great terroir wines: opulent, mineral Chardonnay in whites (chiselled Chablis, buttery Meursault, majestic Montrachet), fine and silky Pinot Noir in reds (full-bodied Gevrey, structured Pommard, delicate Volnay). Exceptional age-worthy wines with complex notes - red fruits, undergrowth, butter, hazelnut. Some lively Aligoté and light Gamay (Mâconnais). 29,500 ha, 84 tiered AOCs (Régionale, Village, 1er Cru, Grand Cru), 1,247 UNESCO Climats.
The word of the wine: Stopper (taste of)
A defect in the wine reminiscent of the smell and taste of mouldy cork.
