Winery Marcel de NormontViré-Clesse
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Viré-Clesse
Pairings that work perfectly with Viré-Clesse
Original food and wine pairings with Viré-Clesse
The Viré-Clesse of Winery Marcel de Normont matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of chinese fondue, festive sea pot or nanie's diced ham quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Marcel de Normont's Viré-Clesse.
Discover the grape variety: Millot Léon
Colourful and fruity reds with a deep purple hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity, featuring aromas of dark fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), herbal notes and a slight labrusca character. Early-ripening and extremely cold-hardy. Grown in Canada (Québec, Ontario) and the north-eastern USA for harsh continental climates. Synonym for Léon Millot, a French black hybrid obtained in 1911 by Eugène Kuhlmann in Alsace.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Viré-Clesse from Winery Marcel de Normont are 2015
Informations about the Winery Marcel de Normont
The Winery Marcel de Normont is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Viré-Clessé to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Viré-Clessé
First Village appellation of the Maconnais (recognised in 1998): Chardonnay as exclusive signature white king — pale gold robe with ashen glints and signature aromatic profile of white flowers (acacia, hawthorn, honeysuckle, broom), apricot, peach, pear, almond and a quince touch, ample and fruity palate, tender and powerful marked by the typical Maconnais minerality and the sweetness of ripe grapes. AOC, marl-limestone, semi-continental climate, signature ageing 5-6 years, sometimes longer.
The wine region of Burgundy
Absolute reference for great terroir wines: opulent, mineral Chardonnay in whites (chiselled Chablis, buttery Meursault, majestic Montrachet), fine and silky Pinot Noir in reds (full-bodied Gevrey, structured Pommard, delicate Volnay). Exceptional age-worthy wines with complex notes - red fruits, undergrowth, butter, hazelnut. Some lively Aligoté and light Gamay (Mâconnais). 29,500 ha, 84 tiered AOCs (Régionale, Village, 1er Cru, Grand Cru), 1,247 UNESCO Climats.
The word of the wine: Roast
Specific character given by noble rot to sweet wines, which results in a candied taste and aroma.
