Winery Rolly GassmannAuxerrois
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with
Taste structure of the Auxerrois from the Winery Rolly Gassmann
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Auxerrois of Winery Rolly Gassmann in the region of Alsace is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Auxerrois of Winery Rolly Gassmann in the region of Alsace often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, lemon or honey and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rolly Gassmann's Auxerrois.
Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois
Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Auxerrois from Winery Rolly Gassmann are 2003, 2019, 2014, 2012 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Rolly Gassmann
The Winery Rolly Gassmann is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 49 wines for sale in the of Alsace Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru
Alsace Grand Cru is the appellation for the best still white wines in the Alsace region of northeastern France. Created in 1983, the appellation is based on a classification of the region's Vineyards made in 1975 and has been subject to several subsequent revisions. An Alsace Grand Cru wine is - almost without exception - produced from a single Grape variety. This will be indicated on the label, along with the name of the vineyard where the grapes were grown.
The wine region of Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
The word of the wine: Sweet
Generic term for wines containing residual sugar (natural sugars in the grapes that have not been transformed into alcohol). It is also used to describe a wine with a dominantly sweet flavour, without further explanation.
