Winery Jean DesvignesLa Croix des Célestins Fleurie
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the La Croix des Célestins Fleurie from the Winery Jean Desvignes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Croix des Célestins Fleurie of Winery Jean Desvignes in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with La Croix des Célestins Fleurie
Pairings that work perfectly with La Croix des Célestins Fleurie
Original food and wine pairings with La Croix des Célestins Fleurie
The La Croix des Célestins Fleurie of Winery Jean Desvignes matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of my grandmother's macaroni gratin with gruyere cheese and smoked ham, alsatian wine pie or pork colombo.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean Desvignes's La Croix des Célestins Fleurie.
Discover the grape variety: Muscadelle
Muscadelle white is a grape variety that originated in France (Bergerac). 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 bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium caliber. Muscadelle white can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Croix des Célestins Fleurie from Winery Jean Desvignes are 2013, 2014, 2012
Informations about the Winery Jean Desvignes
The Winery Jean Desvignes is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 21 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: Clone
A vine propagated from a single specimen (by cuttings or grafting), as opposed to mass selection, which starts from a family of vines.
