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Aurore

Aurore wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
France
Top region
Northeastern United States
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
2
Synonyms

Aurore is a white grape variety, and it traces back to N/A, France.

Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.

Look for apple, citrus, melon, floral and herbal.

The regions that matter for it are Northeastern United States and Canada.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for marginal regions.

It blends readily with Vitis labrusca.

Watch for the synonyms: Aurora and Seibel 5279.

At the table it suits poached sea bass, grilled chicken and vermicelli noodle salad.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
applecitrusmelon
Aromas
floralherbal
Styles
dry whiteoff-dry whitesparkling

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Poached sea bass
02 Grilled chicken
03 Vermicelli noodle salad

Also labelled.

Aurora, Seibel 5279.

Bottles to look for.

  • Brooks Hill Winery La Belle Aurore, Kentucky, USA
  • Wild Arc Farm 'Aurora', New York, USA

Aurore: common questions

01.
What does Aurore taste like?
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Aurore tastes of apple, citrus, melon, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Aurore from?
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Aurore originates in N/A, France.
03.
Where is Aurore grown?
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The key regions for Aurore are Northeastern United States and Canada.
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What food pairs with Aurore?
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Pour it with poached sea bass, grilled chicken and vermicelli noodle salad.
05.
What else is Aurore called?
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Aurore is also labelled Aurora and Seibel 5279.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.

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