Winery François de TonnayBeaune 1er Cru 'Les Aigrots'
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Food and wine pairings with Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Aigrots'
Pairings that work perfectly with Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Aigrots'
Original food and wine pairings with Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Aigrots'
The Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Aigrots' of Winery François de Tonnay matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed beef rolls, stuffed cutlets or home-made cassoulet.
Details and technical informations about Winery François de Tonnay's Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Aigrots'.
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.
Informations about the Winery François de Tonnay
The Winery François de Tonnay is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in the of Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Aigrots' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Aigrots'
The wine region of Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Aigrots' is located in the region of Beaune Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sébastien Magnien or the Domaine Albert Morot produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Aigrots' are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Beaune 1er Cru 'Les Aigrots' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, butter or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, citrus fruit or spices.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Generic
A term that can have several meanings, but often designates a branded wine as opposed to a wine from a vineyard or château, sometimes abused to designate regional appellations (e.g. Bordeaux, Burgundy, etc.).
