Winery Jean Fournier - Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes'

Winery Jean FournierVieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes'

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes' of Winery Jean Fournier is a red wine from the region of Côte de Nuits Villages of Burgundy.
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.

Details and technical informations about Winery Jean Fournier's Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes'.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes' - 2014
In the top 100 of of Côte de Nuits Villages wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes' - 2013
In the top 100 of of Côte de Nuits Villages wines
Average rating: 411110
Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits Villages 'Croix Violettes' - 2009
In the top 100 of of Côte de Nuits Villages wines
Average rating: 3.911110

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 offers 31 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Côte de Nuits Villages in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Jean Fournier is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Côte de Nuits Villages to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 55000 of of France wines
In the top 2000 of of Côte de Nuits Villages wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 250000 wines of the world

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.

News related to this wine

An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Morey-Saint-Denis, typical of the côte de Nuits region. Situated at the center of this region, the vineyard neighbours the appellation Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb ...

The appellations of Bourgogne

Understand the hierarchy of Burgundy wine appellations in less than a minute! Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines.com/ #BourgogneWines #Bourgogne ...

The Morey Saint Denis appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation. The vineyard lies on an intensely fractured area. Several characteristic zones can be distinguished, we can say that each Climat has its own personality. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021 ...

The word of the wine: Turbidity

The state of a cloudy wine, due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.

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