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The Deiss family came to Bergheim in 1744 and took up grape growing in the area shortly afterward. [1][2][3][4] The current domaine was started in 1947 by Marcel Deiss after returning from the Second World War. [2][3][4][5] The estate is currently run by the grandson of the founder, Jean-Michel Deiss and his son Mathieu "The wines of Marcel ...
Origin. France. Notable regions. Alsace. VIVC number. 792. Auxerrois blanc (pronounced [o.sɛʁ.wa blɑ̃]) or Auxerrois Blanc de Laquenexy is a white wine grape prevalent in the French region of Alsace, and is also grown in neighbouring Germany and Luxembourg. It is a full sibling of Chardonnay that is often blended with the similar Pinot blanc.
Size of planted vineyards. 4,820 ha (11,900 acres) Varietals produced. Chardonnay (Beaunois) Chablis(pronounced[ʃabli]) is the northernmost Appellation d'origine contrôléeof the Burgundyregion in France. Its cool climate produces wines with more acidityand less fruitiness than Chardonnayvines grown in warmer ones.
The estate produces red, rosé and white Côtes de Provence wines best sampled in The Cave tasting room or on cellar tours with experienced sommeliers. Prices for pairings, production lessons and ...
There are popular wine trails and super gorgeous vineyards to visit, and the state is known for chardonnay, cabernet franc, merlot, vidal blanc, and viognier. Cavan Images - Getty Images Ohio
List of Burgundy Grands Crus. Grand Cru (great growth) is the highest level in the vineyard classification of Burgundy. There are a total of 550 hectares (1,400 acres) of Grand Cru vineyards—approximately 2% of Burgundy's 28,000 hectares (69,000 acres) of vineyards (excluding Beaujolais)—of which 356 hectares (880 acres) produce red wine ...
Alsace Grand Cru AOC. Geisberg, located just outside the village Ribeauvillé, is one of the 51 Grand Cru vineyards of Alsace. Alsace Grand Cru (French pronunciation: [alzas ɡʁɑ̃ kʁy]) is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée for wines made in specific parcels of the Alsace wine region of France. The Grand Cru AOC was recognized in 1975 by ...
Michigan is the fourth largest grape-growing state in America, with over 13,500 acres of vineyards. Much of the state's acreage is planted to varieties like Concord and Niagara, destined for juice production. Wine grapes represent 11% of total vineyard area. The 100,000 short tons of grapes produced in 2005, just 4,600 tons were used for wine ...