The best wines of Saint-Pourçain

Discover the best wines of Saint-Pourçain of Loire Valley as well as the best winemakers of Saint-Pourçain and estates of Saint-Pourçain to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Saint-Pourçain and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Saint-Pourçain by region

Looking for a good wine of Saint-Pourçain of Loire Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Saint-Pourçain. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Saint-Pourçain with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Saint-Pourçain

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Saint-Pourçain

Red wines from the region of Saint-Pourçain go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal paupiettes with beer, north welsch or rabbit with white wine and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Saint-Pourçain

On the nose the red wine of the region of Saint-Pourçain. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, plum or leather. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Saint-Pourçain. is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Saint-Pourçain

  • 2011With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Saint-Pourçain

  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Saint-Pourçain

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Discovering the wine region of Saint-Pourçain

The AOC Saint-Pourçain beLongs to the Centre-Loire sub-region, and applies to wines from the AuvergneVineyards. The annual production is 25,500 hl/year. In the heart of the crystalline Massif Central, the vineyard extends over 540 hectares and 19 communes (including Saint-Pourçain) on the left bank of the Allier. The soils of Saint-Pourçain are composed of tertiary sediments, topped by granitic bands and then by clays and limestones.

The vineyard is located at an altitude varying between 260 and 300 meters, on hillsides benefiting from a southeast to west exposure. The continental Climate is still subject to oceanic influences due to its location in relation to the Atlantic. The white wines are produced from local Grape varieties: Sacy and saint-pierre-doré, which give a specific Aromatic mark. The reds made from Gamay and Pinot Noir are very popular and Complex and can be kept for a long time.

Great white wines of Saint-Pourçain

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Saint-Pourçain

White wines from the region of Saint-Pourçain go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of oven-baked salmon mozzarella sandwiches, navarin of the sea da gigi or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Saint-Pourçain

On the nose the white wine of the region of Saint-Pourçain. often reveals types of flavors of lemon, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, cherry or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Saint-Pourçain. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Saint-Pourçain

  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.82/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Saint-Pourçain

  • Chardonnay
  • Sacy
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Saint-Pourçain

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Discover the grape variety: Pineau d'Aunis

The wines produced in the Vendôme region are of excellent quality thanks to an exceptional grape variety: pineau d'aunis. For example, the red wines of the region, with their aromas of ripe red fruit and sweet spices, are a blend of Pineau d'Aunis, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. The Vendôme hillsides are less than 200 km southwest of Paris. Pineau d'Aunis, a vigorous black grape variety, was first cultivated in the 9th century. It is characterized by a late budburst. Moreover, its foliage partially reddens in autumn. Although it is difficult to grow, Pineau d'Aunis is a high-yielding grape variety, producing between 40 and 80 hectolitres per hectare. It produces a wine with low alcohol content, supple, light-coloured and very aromatic. The "Pineau d'Aunis" grape variety is used as a single variety for the production of Coteaux du Vendômois. On the other hand, it is used in blends for Anjou, Rosé d'Anjou, Crémant de vallée de la Loire, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Saumur, Saumur Champigny, Coteaux du Loir and Touraine. Finally, it is an accessory grape variety for Valençay.

Great sparkling wines of Saint-Pourçain

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Saint-Pourçain

Sparkling wines from the region of Saint-Pourçain go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, chicken pie or chinese fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Saint-Pourçain

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Saint-Pourçain. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, microbio or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Saint-Pourçain

  • 2011With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Saint-Pourçain

  • Gamay
  • Chardonnay
  • Sacy
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Saint-Pourçain

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The word of the wine: Ice wine

Sweet wine obtained by pressing frozen berries harvested in the middle of winter.

Great pink wines of Saint-Pourçain

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Saint-Pourçain

Pink wines from the region of Saint-Pourçain go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, green lentils strasbourg style or duck stew.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Saint-Pourçain

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Saint-Pourçain. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or green apple and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Saint-Pourçain

  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.54/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.52/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Saint-Pourçain

  • Gamay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pineau D'Aunis
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Saint-Pourçain

A wine route planned in the region of Saint-Pourçain? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Saint-Pourçain.

    Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

    The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

    Great sweet wines of Saint-Pourçain

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Saint-Pourçain

    Sweet wines from the region of Saint-Pourçain go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pasta "carbonara" à la française, skate with capers or zucchini quiche.

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Saint-Pourçain

    • Chardonnay
    • Pinot Noir

    The word of the wine: Lyon pot

    A 46 cl bottle with a thick bottom, typical of the Lyon region, especially used to serve Beaujolais wines drawn from the barrel.