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Kekmedoc is a red grape variety, with its roots in Eger, Hungary.
The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark fruit, cherries, spices, floral, herbal and earthy.
It is planted most seriously in Eger.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
On other labels it goes by Kék Medoc and Medoc Noir.
At the table it suits savoury crêpe filled with veal, crumbed roasted eggplant with a tomato and basil ragout and baked meatballs.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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savoury crêpe filled with veal
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crumbed roasted eggplant with a tomato and basil ragout
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baked meatballs
Also labelled.
Kék Medoc, Medoc Noir.
Bottles to look for.
- Egri Korona Borhaz Menoire, Eger, Hungary
- Gal Lajos Kekmedoc Feledes, Eger, Hungary
Kekmedoc: common questions
01.What does Kekmedoc taste like?+
Kekmedoc tastes of dark fruit, cherries, spices, floral, herbal and earthy. The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Kekmedoc from?+
Kekmedoc originates in Eger, Hungary.
03.Where is Kekmedoc grown?+
The key regions for Kekmedoc are Eger.
04.What food pairs with Kekmedoc?+
Pour it with savoury crêpe filled with veal, crumbed roasted eggplant with a tomato and basil ragout and baked meatballs.
05.What else is Kekmedoc called?+
Kekmedoc is also labelled Kék Medoc and Medoc Noir.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Hungary.