Maison des VigneronsChiroubles Tête de Cuvée
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Food and wine pairings with Chiroubles Tête de Cuvée
Pairings that work perfectly with Chiroubles Tête de Cuvée
Original food and wine pairings with Chiroubles Tête de Cuvée
The Chiroubles Tête de Cuvée of Maison des Vignerons matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pork filet mignon with foie gras and rosemary, tripe in the style of caen or beef bourguignon with cookéo.
Details and technical informations about Maison des Vignerons's Chiroubles Tête de Cuvée.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Informations about the Maison des Vignerons
The Maison des Vignerons is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Chiroubles to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chiroubles
Highest cru of Beaujolais (270-600 m), ~278 ha of Gamay on exclusively granitic soils. Fine and fragrant signature reds with hallmark notes of red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, peony, violet, rose petal and a hint of spice, silky tannins and thirst-quenching palate — nicknamed "the tenderest of crus", gourmand and friendly, drink young with charcuterie. Airy floral style. Altitude brings freshness and finesse.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.
The word of the wine: Malolactic fermentation
Called second fermentation or malo for short. It is the degradation (under the effect of bacteria) of the malic acid naturally present in the wine into milder, less aggressive lactic acid. Some producers or wineries refuse this operation by "blocking the malo" (by cold and adding SO2) to keep a maximum of acidity which carries the aromas and accentuates the sensation of freshness.
