Winery Paul SapinCuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie
The Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie of Winery Paul Sapin matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of cannelloni of meat, provencal veal tendrons or flemish carbonnade.
Details and technical informations about Winery Paul Sapin's Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Fleurie.
Discover the grape variety: Clinton
A natural hybrid, most likely resulting from an interspecific cross between Vitis Riparia and Vitis Labrusca, first planted by Hugh White in College Hill, USA. In France, it is one of the six hybrids prohibited since 1935 (included in European regulations): Clinton, herbemont, isabelle, jacquez, noah and othello. It should be noted that it was used for a very long time as a rootstock, today it can still be found in arbors and trellises raised in private homes, our photographs were taken in the Cevennes.
Informations about the Winery Paul Sapin
The Winery Paul Sapin is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 132 wines for sale in the of Fleurie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fleurie
Fleurie is a Cru Beaujolais appellation well known for its red wines made from the Gamay Grape. These wines are among the most renowned in the region, which is sometimes called "The Queen of Beaujolais". A Fleurie is typically light, Silky and supple, with a characteristic Floral">florality and Bright aromas of blueberries and red fruits. Fleurie's recognition is often attributed to its evocative name.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Beaujolais is an important wine region in eastern France, famous for its vibrant, Fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately South of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered a Part, although it is in the administrative region of Rhône. The extensive plantings of Gamay in this region make Beaujolais one of the few regions in the world that is so concentrated on a single Grape variety. Pinot Noir is used in small quantities in red and rosé wines, but in the name of regional identity, it is being phased out and will only be allowed until the 2015 harvest.
The word of the wine: Garde (wine of)
Refers to a wine showing good ageing potential.
