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Bel Lago Auxerrois (Leelanau Peninsula)

Bel Lago

Leelanau Peninsula · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Auxerrois
Country
United States
Region
Leelanau Peninsula
Appellation
Leelanau Peninsula
Body
light
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

frutos do mar · queijos suaves · saladas · aves

Rated vintages

  • 201388 pts

    This uncommon Alsatian variety shares the same parentage as Chardonnay, which is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc. Much like its Burgundian sibling, this grape seems to perform well in oak. This example is steely and citrus driven, with milky white-flower tones. Having…

  • 201287 pts

    This uncommon Alsatian variety seems to do well in the equally cool-climate of northern Michigan. Steely-lemon focused, with salty cheese rind and sea spray notes, this light-bodied white is given a bit of breadth from eight months aging in neutral French oak.