Winery Honoré LavigneFleurie
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Food and wine pairings with Fleurie
Pairings that work perfectly with Fleurie
Original food and wine pairings with Fleurie
The Fleurie of Winery Honoré Lavigne matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of italian pasta, paupiettes of veal or basque piperade.
Details and technical informations about Winery Honoré Lavigne's Fleurie.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay Fréaux
Gamay Fréaux noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small to medium size. The Gamay Fréaux noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.
Informations about the Winery Honoré Lavigne
The Winery Honoré Lavigne is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 81 wines for sale in the of Fleurie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fleurie
Fleurie is a Cru Beaujolais appellation well known for its red wines made from the Gamay Grape. These wines are among the most renowned in the region, which is sometimes called "The Queen of Beaujolais". A Fleurie is typically light, Silky and supple, with a characteristic Floral">florality and Bright aromas of blueberries and red fruits. Fleurie's recognition is often attributed to its evocative name.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Beaujolais is an important wine region in eastern France, famous for its vibrant, Fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately South of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered a Part, although it is in the administrative region of Rhône. The extensive plantings of Gamay in this region make Beaujolais one of the few regions in the world that is so concentrated on a single Grape variety. Pinot Noir is used in small quantities in red and rosé wines, but in the name of regional identity, it is being phased out and will only be allowed until the 2015 harvest.
The word of the wine: Virile
Said of a robust, full-bodied wine and, in general, of wines reputed to be powerful in reference to masculine virility.
