Winery Vins-LelièvreAuxerrois
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Auxerrois of the Winery Vins-Lelièvre is in the top 5 of wines of Côtes de Toul.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Auxerrois of Winery Vins-Lelièvre in the region of Moselle often reveals types of flavors of apples, strawberries or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vins-Lelièvre'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 Vins-Lelièvre are 2016, 2018, 2014, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Vins-Lelièvre
The Winery Vins-Lelièvre is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Toul to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Toul
Côtes de Toul is a wine of controlled origin since 1998. In 1951, a major replanting campaign was undertaken. It is produced in the area located west of Nancy and south-west on the left bank of the Moselle, in Meurthe-et-Moselle to be precise. The Vineyard, spread over 100 hectares, benefits from a southern and south-eastern exposure resulting in ideal climatic conditions (optimal sunshine).
The wine region of Moselle
Moselle is an appellation covering white, red and rosé wines from an area in the administrative department of Moselle in Northeastern France. The Vineyard">Vineyard zone covers land on both sides of the Mosel River (known locally as the Moselle), before it flows north to form the heart of Germany's famed Mosel wine region. Moselle wines are most often light, Aromatic whites with crisp Acidity. They are made predominantly from the Auxerrois Blanc and Müller-Thurgau grape varieties.
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