The wine region of Orléans is located in the region of Haute Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos Saint Fiacre or the Domaine Clos Saint Fiacre produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orléans are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orléans often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or microbio and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, cherry or cranberry.
In the mouth of Orléans is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 9 estates and châteaux in the of Orléans, producing 22 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Orléans go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food.
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