Intense colour for a generous wine coming from famous Clos des Avaux. Vibrant dark fruit on the nose. Balanced acidity make for an impressive cuvée with firm structure at the finish.
Caraway risotto or lightly spiced risotto. Lamb skewers or Brie de Meaux creamy cheese.
The name Les Avaux derives from the place names Vaux or Val, designating a depression in the hillside at this spot. Before the French Revolution, these vines belonged to the Hospice de la Charité. Vineyards planted in the 1980’s or older, make up 42% of the Cuvée.
Clos des Avaux 1.14 ha.