The Château de Chaintres of Saumur of Loire Valley

Château de Chaintres - Clos des Oratoriens Saumur Chenin
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 247 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Saumur in the region of Loire Valley
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The Château de Chaintres is one of the best wineries to follow in Saumur.. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Château de Chaintres wines

Looking for the best Château de Chaintres wines in Saumur among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château de Chaintres wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château de Chaintres wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Château de Chaintres

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château de Chaintres

How Château de Chaintres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pan-fried potatoes with smoked salmon and rosemary, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or chicken massala.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Château de Chaintres

On the nose the white wine of Château de Chaintres. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, nutty or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak. In the mouth the white wine of Château de Chaintres. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Château de Chaintres

  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château de Chaintres.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Saumur

The wine region of Saumur is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos Rougeard or the Domaine Guiberteau produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saumur are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saumur often reveals types of flavors of cream, graphite or petroleum and sometimes also flavors of green bell pepper, clove or cranberry.

In the mouth of Saumur is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 354 estates and châteaux in the of Saumur, producing 926 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry.

The top red wines of Château de Chaintres

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château de Chaintres

How Château de Chaintres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of lomo saltado, flammekueche (with laughing cow) or duck leg confit in cider.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château de Chaintres

On the nose the red wine of Château de Chaintres. often reveals types of flavors of spices, pomegranate or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or oak.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château de Chaintres

  • 2009With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château de Chaintres.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

The top pink wines of Château de Chaintres

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château de Chaintres

How Château de Chaintres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, endives with ham (improved) or provençal tart with rabbit.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Château de Chaintres

On the nose the pink wine of Château de Chaintres. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Château de Chaintres

  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château de Chaintres.

  • Cabernet Franc

The word of the wine: Nervous

Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Château de Chaintres

Planning a wine route in the of Saumur? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château de Chaintres.

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.

News about Château de Chaintres and wines from the region

Bollinger Group purchases Sancerre estate Hubert Brochard

The Champagne house expanded into the region when it acquired Maison Langlois-Chateau in Saumur back in 1973. It then bolstered its presence in Sancerre with the acquisition of Château de Thauvenay in 2016. Now it has tied up a deal to bring the family-run Hubert Brochard estate into the fold. ‘The acquisition of Hubert Brochard estate represents a unique opportunity to consolidate our footprint in this fantastic region and to continue to promote, in France and internationally, its savoir-faire ...

Romantic restaurants for wine lovers on Valentine’s Day

While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...

The rise of California Cabernet Franc plus 20 top wines worth seeking out

In the wake of the second destructive wave of the phylloxera bug in California in the 1980s and 1990s, Cabernet Sauvignon rose to such prominence and dominance (especially in Napa Valley) that I, like most people, assumed it must now be the most expensive grape variety in the state. Wrong. That would be Cabernet Franc. Top 20 California Cabernet Franc wines Slowly, steadily and quietly, Cabernet Sauvignon’s father has displaced its son* as the priciest grape to buy and the grape that is generati ...

The word of the wine: Nervous

Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.

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