The wine region of Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines is located in the region of Savennières of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Nicolas Joly or the Domaine Damien Laureau produce mainly wines white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines are Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, hazelnut or mango and sometimes also flavors of savory, chalk or straw.
In the mouth of Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 8 estates and châteaux in the of Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines, producing 12 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry.
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