Winery Philippe DefranceBourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre
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 Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre from the Winery Philippe Defrance
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre of Winery Philippe Defrance in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre
Pairings that work perfectly with Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre
Original food and wine pairings with Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre
The Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre of Winery Philippe Defrance matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, flights in the wind à la provençale or watercress salad with vitamins.
Details and technical informations about Winery Philippe Defrance's Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre from Winery Philippe Defrance are 2012
Informations about the Winery Philippe Defrance
The Winery Philippe Defrance is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre
Burgundy AOC in the Yonne (~175 ha around Auxerre, Upper Jurassic soils, Kimmeridgian limestone): Pinot Noir signature red — ruby cherry robe, aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, wild strawberry, raspberry, sloe, rose and pepper, supple and fresh attack, fruity flesh and silky tannins. Chardonnay in white with notes of acacia, almond, peach, toast and Kimmeridgian saline minerality (citrus, green apple, white flowers), ageing 1-10 years.
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: Gravelle
Term designating the deposit of tartar crystals in bottled white wines.
