The Maison de Grand Esprit of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley

Maison de Grand Esprit
The winery offers 23 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Treasury Wine Estates.
It is ranked in the top 30 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Rhône septentrional in the region of Rhone Valley

The Maison de Grand Esprit is one of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in of Rhône septentrional to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Maison de Grand Esprit wines

Looking for the best Maison de Grand Esprit wines in Rhône septentrional among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Maison de Grand Esprit 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 Maison de Grand Esprit wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Maison de Grand Esprit

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Maison de Grand Esprit

How Maison de Grand Esprit wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail with seed sauce, lamb tagine with apricots (morocco) or duck sleeves in cider.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Maison de Grand Esprit

On the nose the red wine of Maison de Grand Esprit. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or black currant and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Maison de Grand Esprit. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Maison de Grand Esprit

  • 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.57/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Maison de Grand Esprit.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

Discovering the wine region of Rhône septentrional

Côtes du Rhône is a regional appellation in the Rhône Valley in eastern France. It applies to red, rosé and white wines, and includes more than 170 villages. The area follows the course of the Rhône southward for 125 miles (200 km) from Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône to Avignon. A small portion of the wines in the appellation are white wines.

However, the classic Côtes du Rhône wine is a blend of Fruity, medium-weight reds made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The Côtes du Rhône appellation was introduced in November 1937. Its purpose was to give a general title to good quality Rhone wines from the lesser known and less prestigious wine producing areas of the valley. Côtes du Rhône The landscape of the Côtes du Rhône.

The top sparkling wines of Maison de Grand Esprit

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Maison de Grand Esprit

How Maison de Grand Esprit wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of scallop mousse, thai rice, asian style or hummus (chickpea puree).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Maison de Grand Esprit

On the nose the sparkling wine of Maison de Grand Esprit. often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, butter or green apple. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Maison de Grand Esprit. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Maison de Grand Esprit

  • N.V.With an average score of 4.06/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Maison de Grand Esprit.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay

Discover the grape variety: Counoise

Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

The top pink wines of Maison de Grand Esprit

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Maison de Grand Esprit

How Maison de Grand Esprit wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of delicious marinated pork chops, express seafood spaghetti or quiche lorraine.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Maison de Grand Esprit

On the nose the pink wine of Maison de Grand Esprit. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the pink wine of Maison de Grand Esprit. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Maison de Grand Esprit

  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Maison de Grand Esprit.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault

The word of the wine: Stopper (taste of)

A defect in the wine reminiscent of the smell and taste of mouldy cork.

The top white wines of Maison de Grand Esprit

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Maison de Grand Esprit

How Maison de Grand Esprit wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of steamed ginger fish (china), pasta with scampi or crozets - reblochon.

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Maison de Grand Esprit.

  • Pinot Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

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Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

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