Auvergne

Auvergne is a wine region of France.

Growers build the wines around Gamay, filling out the blend with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sacy.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated, mountains and riverside.

Red wine, rosé wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light-bodied and fruity, refreshing, emphasizing fruity aromas and whites are mainly chardonnay-centric, plus one more.

Inside it sit Chateaumeillant, Cotes d’Auvergne and Saint-Pourcain.

At the table these bottles work with beef, venison, white fish and chilis & hot spicy food.

decant before pouring.

In the glass.

Red: Light-bodied and fruity.

Rosé: Refreshing, Emphasizing fruity aromas.

White: Whites are mainly chardonnay-centric, Fresh and fruity profile.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Cave Saint-Verny Cotes d'Auvergne Les Volcans Rouge, Loire, France
• Clos de Breuilly Saint-Pourcain Rouge, Loire, France
• Domaine des Berioles Saint-Pourcain Auvernat, Loire, France
• Domaine des Berioles Saint-Pourcain Gamay Rose, Loire, France
• Domaine des Berioles Saint-Pourcain l'Intrepide Blanc, Loire, France
• Domaine des Berioles Saint-Pourcain Les Grandes Brieres, Loire, France
• Domaine des Berioles Saint-Pourcain Tresaille, Loire, France
• Domaine Grosbot-Barbara Saint-Pourcain Le Vin d'Alon, Loire, France

At the table.

• Beef
• Venison
• White Fish
• Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
• Tomato-based Dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• decant before pouring.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Auvergne: common questions

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