The Domaine de la Vieille Forge is one of the best wineries to follow in Alsace.. It offers 26 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine de la Vieille Forge wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de la Vieille Forge 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 de la Vieille Forge wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine de la Vieille Forge wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of tomatoes stuffed with sausage meat, sublime salmon (stuffed salmon) or veal axoa (basque country).
On the nose the white wine of Domaine de la Vieille Forge. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, oak or honey and sometimes also flavors of earth, citrus fruit or grapefruit.
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 de la Vieille Forge wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, old-fashioned pork roll or duck stew with cahors wine.
On the nose the red wine of Domaine de la Vieille Forge. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, strawberries or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of pepper, pomegranate or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de la Vieille Forge. is a with a nice freshness.
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 de la Vieille Forge wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of mussels with marinara, pad thai or toast with smoked salmon cream.
On the nose the sparkling wine of Domaine de la Vieille Forge. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, red fruit.
A fungus called botrytis cinerea that develops during the over-ripening phase, an ally of great sweet white wines, when it concentrates the juice of the berries. It requires the humidity of morning fogs and beautiful sunny days, gives musts very rich in sugar and brings to the wines the famous taste of "roasted".
How Domaine de la Vieille Forge wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of banh mi sandwich, skate wing with caper butter or spanish paella.
Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
How Domaine de la Vieille Forge wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal simmered with vegetables, capellini with prosciutto or forest rabbit.
Traces left by the wine on the sides of the glass when it is shaken or tilted.
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Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.
