Winery Geoffrey MartinLes Chataigniers
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Geoffrey Martin's Les Chataigniers.
Discover the grape variety: Côt
Ribs have travelled a long way! In the Middle Ages it was indeed cultivated in the Yonne region. In Bordeaux, it was used in the production of vins clairets and was present in the Loire Valley where today it is only used in the AOC Touraine and Rosé d'Anjou. It goes by different names: Malbec in Bordeaux or Auxerrois in Cahors, in the Quercy vineyards, where it flourishes.it is a very old red grape variety with medium-sized bunches and berries with melting, juicy and sweet flesh. Very sensitive to frost, disease and temperature changes, it is very productive if preserved and if it reaches a good maturity.côt is used in the vineyards of several major appellations such as the AOC Médoc, Graves, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Bergerac, Pécharmant, Buzet, Malepère, Marcillac... Wines made from this grape variety are fruity, tannic, deep in colour and have good ageing potential Cultivated on a surface of 5.000 hectares in France, the côt is also very present in Argentina and Chile.
Informations about the Winery Geoffrey Martin
The Winery Geoffrey Martin is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Mâcon-Fuissé to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mâcon-Fuissé
The wine region of Mâcon-Fuissé is located in the region of Mâcon of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Vitallis - Denis Dutron or the Domaine Jean-Paul Paquet & Fils produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mâcon-Fuissé are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mâcon-Fuissé often reveals types of flavors of cream, stone fruit or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of honey, spices or tropical fruit.
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: Slim
A thin wine, lacking flesh and body.
