The best wines of Chaume
Discover the best wines of Chaume of Loire Valley as well as the best winemakers of Chaume and estates of Chaume to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Chaume and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Chaume by region
Looking for a good wine of Chaume of Loire Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Chaume. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Chaume with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Chaume
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Chaume
Red wines from the region of Chaume go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew provencal style, basque piperade or aiguillettes of duck with auvergne blue cheese.
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Chaume
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
- Negrette
- Cabernet Sauvignon
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Chaume
A wine route planned in the region of Chaume? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Chaume.
- Caves de la Roche Chaume
Discovering the wine region of Chaume
The wine region of Chaume is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Pierre-Bise or the Château de la Roulerie produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chaume are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Négrette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chaume often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or citrus fruit.
We currently count 9 estates and châteaux in the of Chaume, producing 10 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chaume go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry.
Great white wines of Chaume
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Chaume
White 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 salmon in brick pastry, quiche without eggs or roast chicken and potatoes.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Chaume
On the nose the white wine of the region of Chaume. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of peach, apricot or orange. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Chaume. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Chaume
- 2011With an average score of 4.44/5
- 2010With an average score of 4.36/5
- 1997With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.28/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.23/5
- 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Chaume
- Chenin Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Chaume
A wine route planned in the region of Chaume? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Chaume.
- Caves de la Roche Chaume
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Great sparkling wines of Chaume
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Chaume
Sparkling wines from the region of Chaume go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew with white wine, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or roast doe in the oven.
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Chaume
- Cabernet Franc
The word of the wine: Reasoned (agriculture)
Conventional agriculture but concerned with limiting synthetic treatments as much as possible.
Great pink wines of Chaume
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Chaume
Pink wines from the region of Chaume go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of fricandeaux german style, sauté of veal with chorizo or pork gyros.
The best vintages in pink wine of Chaume
- 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Chaume
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
- Negrette
Discover the grape variety: Négrette
Négrette noir is a grape variety that originated in France (South West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small to medium size. Négrette noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Great sweet wines of Chaume
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Chaume
Sweet wines from the region of Chaume go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of scallops with chorizo sauce, sole fillets au gratin with mushrooms and shallots or tarte tatin.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Chaume
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Chaume. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tree fruit or melon and sometimes also flavors of mango, dried apricot or banana. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Chaume. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Chaume
- 1989With an average score of 4.80/5
- 1996With an average score of 4.55/5
- 2000With an average score of 4.50/5
- 1988With an average score of 4.50/5
- 1990With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.50/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Chaume
- Chenin Blanc
- Cabernet Franc
The word of the wine: Saignée (rosé de)
Rosé wine made from a vat of black grapes after a short maceration period.
News from the vineyard of Chaume
Walls’ hidden gems: Clos de la Bonnette, Condrieu
How do we define a great winemaking estate? Extraordinary terroir, winemaking excellence and a long track record for quality are three criteria that spring to mind. Clos de la Bonnette can only claim the first two, as Isabelle Guiller-Montabonnet has only been making wine since 2009. Scroll down to see Matt Walls’ tasting notes and scores for eight Clos de la Bonnette wines As for the third element, however, I suspect it’s only a matter of time. {"content":"PC9wPgo8cD48ZGl2I ...
Rhône 2020: best-value wines
In his Rhône 2020 vintage report Matt Walls found fresh, vibrant and deliciously drinkable wines across the Northern and Southern appellations, with many wines being approachable now. Given that many wines won’t last as long as previous vintages such as 2016, 2017 and 2019, this could make the 2020s great value picks for immediate drinking. Scroll down to see Matt’s best-value Rhône 2020 tasting notes and scores Walls noted that this is the freshest vintage for whites since 2014, so lovers ...
Miniature bottles of single malt Scotch reach record sums
The 5cl miniature bottles of Springbank 1919 50 Year Old and Malt Mill 10 Year Old were sold this month for £7,360 ($8,871/ €8,659) and £6,670 ($8,039/ €7,848) respectively by online auction house Whisky.Auction – record sums for both distilleries. Another miniature of Springbank 1919 sold at auction in August 2021 for £6,440, while a miniature of Malt Mill fetched £3,400 when it was sold by Scotch Whisky Auctions in February 2018. The record sum for any whisky miniature at auction is believed t ...