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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Auxerrois is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Alsace, France.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, musky, honey, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Alsace, Germany, Austria and Italy.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, low vigour and a preference for cool climate.
It blends readily with Pinot Blanc.
Watch for the synonyms: Auxerrois Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois and Auxerrois Blanc de Laquenexy.
At the table it suits potato and leek soup, soft-shell crab and pad thai.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Potato and leek soup
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Soft-shell crab
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Pad Thai
Also labelled.
Auxerrois Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois, Auxerrois Blanc de Laquenexy.
Bottles to look for.
- Apostelhoeve Auxerrois, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Arthur Metz Cremant d'Alsace Perle Noire, France
- Beck-Hartweg Auxerrois Vieilles Vignes, Alsace, France
- Chateau Pauque Clos de Paradis, Luxembourg
- De Kleine Schorre 'Schouwen-Druiveland Blanc' Auxerrois, Netherlands
- Domaine Ansen Struch Cremant d'Alsace Brut Nature, France
- Domaine Fernand Engel Reserve Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France
- Domaine Maurice Schoech Pinot Auxerrois Vieilles Vignes, Alsace, France
Auxerrois: common questions
01.What does Auxerrois taste like?+
Auxerrois tastes of citrus, musky, honey, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Auxerrois from?+
Auxerrois originates in Alsace, France.
03.Where is Auxerrois grown?+
The key regions for Auxerrois are Alsace, Germany, Austria, Italy and Luxembourg.
04.What food pairs with Auxerrois?+
Pour it with potato and leek soup, soft-shell crab and pad thai.
05.What else is Auxerrois called?+
Auxerrois is also labelled Auxerrois Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois and Auxerrois Blanc de Laquenexy.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.