Winery Maurice MichelAloxe Corton
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 Aloxe Corton from the Winery Maurice Michel
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Aloxe Corton of Winery Maurice Michel in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Aloxe Corton
Pairings that work perfectly with Aloxe Corton
Original food and wine pairings with Aloxe Corton
The Aloxe Corton of Winery Maurice Michel matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, osso bucco milanese or duck legs with honey and orange.
Details and technical informations about Winery Maurice Michel's Aloxe Corton.
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.
Informations about the Winery Maurice Michel
The Winery Maurice Michel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Aloxe-Corton to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Aloxe-Corton
The wine region of Aloxe-Corton is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Maillard Père & Fils or the Domaine Michel Gay & Fils produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Aloxe-Corton are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Aloxe-Corton often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of licorice, plum or pepper.
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: Tartar (deposit)
White, chalky deposits that occur as a result of precipitation inside bottles and are often considered by consumers as a defect. They are in fact tartaric salts formed by tartaric acid, potassium and calcium naturally present in the wine. This deposit does not alter the quality of the wine and can be eliminated by a simple decanting.
