Passe-Tout-Grains
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Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains is a controlled appellation from the region of Burgundy, France. The Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains became regional apellation on 31 July 1937 and is comprised by at least one third Pinot Noir and Pinot Liebault and two thirds Gamay grapes that are fermented together. This process starts with a carbonic maceration and continues with a traditional fermentation. There is also a small amount of rosé wine produced here. The wine is usually released young, and shows no aging potential. It is recommended that it is drunk within 2-3 years, and the ideal serving temperature is 16 Celsius.
[edit] Regions of Production
Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains is produced in 91 communes from the department of Côte d'Or, 85 communes from Rhône 154 communes from the Saône et Loire region and 54 communes from the Yonne region of France.
