Winery Bernard CatrouxMéthode Traditionnelle
Sparkling wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Bernard Catroux's Méthode Traditionnelle.
Discover the grape variety: Meslier Saint François
Simple, lively dry whites with a pale golden hue, slender body and sharp acidity; undemonstrative aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers and herbaceous notes. Neutral, acid profile primarily for distillation. A traditional component of Armagnac AOC blends, contributing to the aromatic identity of Gascon eau-de-vie. Native French white grape from the South-West, grown mainly in Charente and Gascony.
Informations about the Winery Bernard Catroux
The Winery Bernard Catroux is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Touraine
Signature Sauvignon as king of Touraine whites (~80% of plantings): dry, expressive with notes of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers, exotic fruit and a touch of boxwood, lively acidity — ideal aperitif. Gamay as a juicy, crunchy red (cherry, raspberry, discreet tannins), more structured Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry) and dense Côt to complete it. Chenin and Chardonnay among whites. Vast Loire AOC between Blois and Tours, tuffeau and flint.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Concentrator
A device that removes water from grape must by reverse osmosis or entropy system. Its proponents say that it is better to remove water than to add sugar to produce more alcohol. The improperly used concentrator can also exaggerate bad tastes or greenness of tannins.
