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Wolfberger Alsace Auxerrois
Wolfberger
France - Alsace   

Auxerrois blanc is thought to have originated in Lorraine, rather than near Auxerre in the Yonne. Recent DNA fingerprinting suggests that it is a cross between Gouais blanc and Pinot noir, the same ancestry as Chardonnay. The name Auxerrois blanc has actually been used as a synonym for Chardonnay in the Moselle region in France, which explains why there is also a longer name (Auxerrois Blanc de Laquenexy) for the grape variety.

This pale yellow Auxerrois shows an intense nose of fresh white fruits, rhubarb and spring flowers. Easy to drink and fresh on the palate.

Specifications
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Auxerrois
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation at 16 degrees C, followed by a short fermentation at 18 degrees C to keep some crispiness to the wine. Aged on the fine lees for 6-7 months. No oak; no malolactic fermentation. Right before bottling, the wine is filtered using a tangential filtration system.
Pairings

Quiche, grilled fish, rhubarb pie, mixed salad, and also fresh sheep milk cheese.

Reviews and News

2018 Wolfberger Alsace Auxerrois - 88 PTS & BEST BUY - W&S

2018 Wolfberger Alsace Auxerrois - 88 PTS & BEST BUY - W&S

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- Wine & Spirits Magazine (August 1st 2020), 88 pts & Best Buy

Producer Information: Wolfberger

Wolfberger is a union of producers located in Eguisheim, south of Colmar in Alsace. The city was also the home of Pope Leo IX, the Reformer (Pope from 1048 – ...
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