The Winery Jean Cornelius is one of the best wineries to follow in Alsace.. It offers 24 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Winery Jean Cornelius wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Jean Cornelius 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 Jean Cornelius wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Winery Jean Cornelius wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pork such as recipes of chicken tajine with prunes, grandma's cherry clafoutis or italian pasta.
On the nose the white wine of Winery Jean Cornelius. often reveals types of flavors of peach, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Jean Cornelius. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
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.
How Winery Jean Cornelius wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of escalope cordon bleu, lamb chops marinated with herbs or dauphine apples.
On the nose the red wine of Winery Jean Cornelius. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, strawberries or cranberry and sometimes also flavors of pepper, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Jean Cornelius. is a with a nice freshness.
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.
How Winery Jean Cornelius wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of axoa from espelette ( 22nd meeting ), turkey roulades, flavoured sauce or duck breast in the oven.
Said of a wine that leaves little trace in the mouth after tasting (also called "short in the mouth").
How Winery Jean Cornelius wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of mature and hard cheese, fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of gratin of fresh chard (green and ribs), the coughing cat's apple crumble or chopped steaks with roquefort cheese.
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.
How Winery Jean Cornelius wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with vongoles (flat clams), chicken drumstick with bacon or caricoles as in brussels (translation: sea snails or whelks).
On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Jean Cornelius. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or red fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Jean Cornelius. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
In the past, he was a sort of fraud control agent who had to watch over the quality of merchant wines (he could carry a sword!). His function has evolved towards expertise (it was the brokers who established the famous 1855 classification in Bordeaux) and today he puts the producer in contact with the merchant.
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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.
