The Le Domaine des Bleuces of Saumur of Loire Valley

Le Domaine des Bleuces
The winery offers 18 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 156 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Saumur in the region of Loire Valley

The Le Domaine des Bleuces is one of the best wineries to follow in Saumur.. It offers 18 wines for sale in of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Le Domaine des Bleuces wines

Looking for the best Le Domaine des Bleuces wines in Saumur among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Le Domaine des Bleuces 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 Le Domaine des Bleuces wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Le Domaine des Bleuces

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Le Domaine des Bleuces

How Le Domaine des Bleuces wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salmon à la plancha with vegetables, sublime fish and shrimp colombo or zucchini quiche.

The best vintages in the white wines of Le Domaine des Bleuces

  • 2013With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.85/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Le Domaine des Bleuces.

  • Sauvignon 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 Le Domaine des Bleuces

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Le Domaine des Bleuces

How Le Domaine des Bleuces wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of spaghetti with clams, fillet of saithe with mustard or rice with milk.

The best vintages in the red wines of Le Domaine des Bleuces

  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 2.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Le Domaine des Bleuces.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Chenin Blanc

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 Le Domaine des Bleuces

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Le Domaine des Bleuces

How Le Domaine des Bleuces wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of kafta bil saniyeh (lebanese dish), leg of lamb bravado in the oven or vegetarian paella.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Le Domaine des Bleuces

  • 2015With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Le Domaine des Bleuces.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Cabernet Franc

The word of the wine: Cordon de Royat (size in)

Short trellised pruning with one or two horizontal arms stretched over a wire. Very suitable for mechanization, it offers a very good exposure of the bunches as well as an excellent aeration.

The top sparkling wines of Le Domaine des Bleuces

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Le Domaine des Bleuces

How Le Domaine des Bleuces wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with mussels, chicken drumstick with bacon or hummus.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Le Domaine des Bleuces.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chenin Blanc

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.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Le Domaine des Bleuces

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 Le Domaine des Bleuces.

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.