Top 100 wines of Chaume
Discover the top 100 best wines of Chaume of Centre Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Chaume and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Chaume
AOC 1er Cru of Coteaux du Layon in Anjou (Rochefort-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, 65 ha on pale schists of the Saint-Georges series veined with cherts, the Layon favouring botrytisation, warm sunny autumns and morning mists, AOC 2011): exclusive Chenin Blanc in a lusciously tender sweet style from botrytised grapes harvested at over-ripeness, extraordinary aromatic bouquet, yield ≤20 hl/ha, the quintessence of the Layon.
Discover the grape variety: Négrette
Supple, perfumed reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and a round palate, with intense, characteristic aromas of violet, red fruit (raspberry, blackcurrant), liquorice, soft spice and peppery notes. Gourmand finish; best young or short ageing. The near-exclusive star of Fronton AOC north of Toulouse (minimum 50% in blends), also made as expressive rosés. Autochthonous South-West French variety, possibly brought from Cyprus by the Knights Hospitaller.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Chaume
wines from the region of Chaume go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of mackerel in white wine, cream and tuna quiche or wild asparagus omelette.
