The Winery Francois Braun of Alsace

Winery Francois Braun - Pinot Gris Alsace Grand Cru 'Vorbourg'
The winery offers 33 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 3171 of the estates of Alsace.
It is located in Alsace

The Winery Francois Braun is one of the best wineries to follow in Alsace.. It offers 33 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Francois Braun wines

Looking for the best Winery Francois Braun wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Francois Braun 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 Winery Francois Braun wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Francois Braun

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Francois Braun

How Winery Francois Braun wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, spicy food or mushrooms such as recipes of whiskey paupiettes, empanadas de carne (argentina) or turkey blanquette with mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Francois Braun

In the mouth the white wine of Winery Francois Braun. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Francois Braun

  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Francois Braun.

  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling
  • Auxerrois
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Sylvaner

Discovering the wine region of Alsace

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.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Francois Braun

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Francois Braun

How Winery Francois Braun wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of rice with shrimps and onions, quiche with mixed vegetables or radicchio and pancetta rolls.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Francois Braun.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris

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.

The top red wines of Winery Francois Braun

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Francois Braun

How Winery Francois Braun wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of roast veal orloff with mushrooms, festive chinese fondue or chakchouka.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Francois Braun

In the mouth the red wine of Winery Francois Braun. is a with a nice freshness.

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Francois Braun.

  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Tired

Wine that is too old, faded or has suffered from handling such as racking or bottling. In the first case it is too late, in the second case the wine must be put to rest for a few weeks in the cellar.

The top pink wines of Winery Francois Braun

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Francois Braun

How Winery Francois Braun wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal tagine with potatoes and olives, tripe in the style of caen or aiguillettes of duck with auvergne blue cheese.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Francois Braun.

  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Sylvaner

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.

The top sweet wines of Winery Francois Braun

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Francois Braun

How Winery Francois Braun wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of tuna and mayonnaise onigiri, mussels with curry or ultra-fast and yet so light....

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Francois Braun.

  • Gewürztraminer

The word of the wine: Full

A full, complete and harmonious wine, offering a great wealth of flavours.

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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.

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The word of the wine: Tired

Wine that is too old, faded or has suffered from handling such as racking or bottling. In the first case it is too late, in the second case the wine must be put to rest for a few weeks in the cellar.

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