Winery Xavier BenierVieilles Vignes
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes from the Winery Xavier Benier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes of Winery Xavier Benier in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vieilles Vignes of Winery Xavier Benier in the region of Beaujolais often reveals types of flavors of black currant, earth or black olive and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes
The Vieilles Vignes of Winery Xavier Benier matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta with tuna and tomato sauce, chicken breast with curry and mushrooms or chicken blanquette.
Details and technical informations about Winery Xavier Benier's Vieilles Vignes.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes from Winery Xavier Benier are 2014, 2016, 2013
Informations about the Winery Xavier Benier
The Winery Xavier Benier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Beaujolais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.
The word of the wine: Stave
A slat of wood that makes up the barrel.
