Bourgogne Coulanges-la-Vineuse APPE LLATI O N D ’ O R I G I N E C O N T R Ô LÉ E Appellation Régionale of the Auxerrois region (Yonne). The words COULANGES-LA-VINEUSE may only be appended to the word BOURGOGNE in the case of red, rosé and white wines...
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Bourgogne Coulanges-la-Vineuse APPE LLATI O N D ’ O R I G I N E C O N T R Ô LÉ E Appellation Régionale of the Auxerrois region (Yonne). The words COULANGES-LA-VINEUSE may only be appended to the word BOURGOGNE in the case of red, rosé and white wines produced within the defined area of the appellation. Producing communes: Charentenay, Coulanges-la-Vineuse, Migé, Mouffy, Jussy, Escolive-Sainte-Camille, Val-de-Mercy. On the label, the words COULANGES-LA-VINEUSE must follow the word BOURGOGNE. TASTI N G N OT E S The wines are mainly red derived from the Pinot Noir grape. Lighter than the wines of neighbouring Irancy they are very pleasant during their first 3 or 4 years when they are enjoyed “on the fruit” (i.e. young). Some older vintages, however, seem to lead a charmed life. Their colour falls between ruby and crimson. Their aromas are dominated by cherry (there are numerous cherry orchards in the locality) as well as blackcurrant and strawberry. The taste is well-balanced, satisfyingl
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