Winery Rene de LacrayGevrey-Chambertin 'La Croix des Vignes'
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 Gevrey-Chambertin 'La Croix des Vignes' from the Winery Rene de Lacray
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gevrey-Chambertin 'La Croix des Vignes' of Winery Rene de Lacray in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Gevrey-Chambertin 'La Croix des Vignes'
Pairings that work perfectly with Gevrey-Chambertin 'La Croix des Vignes'
Original food and wine pairings with Gevrey-Chambertin 'La Croix des Vignes'
The Gevrey-Chambertin 'La Croix des Vignes' of Winery Rene de Lacray matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, paupiettes of veal or rabbit terrine in the style of a grandmother (pas de calais).
Details and technical informations about Winery Rene de Lacray's Gevrey-Chambertin 'La Croix des Vignes'.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gevrey-Chambertin 'La Croix des Vignes' from Winery Rene de Lacray are 2008
Informations about the Winery Rene de Lacray
The Winery Rene de Lacray is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru
The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru is located in the region of Gevrey-Chambertin of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Armand Rousseau or the Domaine Denis Mortet produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tree fruit or violet and sometimes also flavors of coffee, sour cherry or mushroom.
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: Foaming
Name given to the second alcoholic fermentation that sparkling wines undergo. It gives rise to a release of carbon dioxide in the bottle.
