Winery Jean FournierVieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes' from the Winery Jean Fournier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes' of Winery Jean Fournier in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes'
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes'
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes'
The Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes' of Winery Jean Fournier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, roast veal grand-mère madou or venison leg in casserole.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean Fournier's Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes'.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes' from Winery Jean Fournier are 2013, 2009, 2014
Informations about the Winery Jean Fournier
The Winery Jean Fournier is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 38 wines for sale in the of Côte de Nuits Villages to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côte de Nuits Villages
The wine region of Côte de Nuits Villages is located in the region of Côte de Nuits of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ardhuy or the Domaine Jean Féry & Fils produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côte de Nuits Villages are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côte de Nuits Villages often reveals types of flavors of cherry, bay leaf or cassis and sometimes also flavors of dried herbs, violet or oaky.
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: Yellow wine
White wines from the Jura region aged in oak barrels without topping up for at least 6 years. A veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine, which undergoes slow oxidation, giving it a particular taste reminiscent of nuts.
