Wijndomein HoenshofSt. Laurent
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The St. Laurent of the Wijndomein Hoenshof is in the top 50 of wines of Belgium and in the top 10 of wines of Haspengouwse Wijn.
Details and technical informations about Wijndomein Hoenshof's St. Laurent.
Discover the grape variety: Gros Bourgogne
A very old grape variety that has been cultivated for a long time in Italy and Switzerland (cantons of Valais and Vaud), and is now clearly on the way out. In these countries, it still exists in the vineyards in the form of isolated strains... in France, it is completely unknown and yet it bears the name of a French wine region. According to A.D.N. analyses (J.F. Vouillamoz), its parents include white gouais, furmint, harslevelu, savagnin blanc, sylvaner, etc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of St. Laurent from Wijndomein Hoenshof are 2015
Informations about the Wijndomein Hoenshof
The Wijndomein Hoenshof is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Haspengouwse Wijn to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Haspengouwse Wijn
The wine region of Haspengouwse Wijn is located in the region of Flandre of Belgium. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Wijnkasteel Genoels Elderen or the Domaine Wijnkasteel Genoels Elderen produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Haspengouwse Wijn are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Haspengouwse Wijn often reveals types of flavors of cream, straw or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, floral or citrus fruit.
The wine region of Flandre
The wine region of Flandre of Belgium. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Meerdael or the Domaine Clos d'Opleeuw produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Flandre are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Johanniter, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Flandre often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, tropical fruit or citrus fruit.
The word of the wine: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
