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Pairings
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Synonyms
Cesar is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Burgundy, France.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark fruit, blackberry, plum, earth, herbaceous and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Irancy.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool climate.
It blends readily with Pinot Noir.
Watch for the synonyms: César Noir, Celar, Gros Monsieur and Picargniot.
At the table it suits rabbit rillettes, paprika-spiced beef strips and sautéed mushrooms on toast.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Irancy
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Rabbit rillettes
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Paprika-spiced beef strips
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Sautéed mushrooms on toast
Also labelled.
César Noir, Celar, Gros Monsieur, Picargniot, Romain, Romano.
Bottles to look for.
- Casa Silva Romano, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Domaine de Flavigny-Alesia Veni Vedi Vici 'Dixit' Cesar, IGP Coteaux de l'Auxois, France
- Domaine de Mauperthuis Bourgogne Cesar Amphore, Burgundy, France
- Domaine Sorin-Coquard Coteaux Bourguignons Cuvee Antique 'Cesar', Burgundy, France
- Domaine Ternynck Amphore Cesar, Burgundy, France
- Domaine Ternynck Cesar, Burgundy, France
- Moulin de Lene Cesar, IGP Cotes de Thongue, France
- Simonnet-Febvre Coteaux Bourguignons Cesar, Burgundy, France
Cesar: common questions
01.What does Cesar taste like?+
Cesar tastes of dark fruit, blackberry, plum, earth, herbaceous and spice. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cesar from?+
Cesar originates in Burgundy, France.
03.Where is Cesar grown?+
The key regions for Cesar are Irancy.
04.What food pairs with Cesar?+
Pour it with rabbit rillettes, paprika-spiced beef strips and sautéed mushrooms on toast.
05.What else is Cesar called?+
Cesar is also labelled César Noir, Celar, Gros Monsieur, Picargniot and Romain, plus one more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.