Winery Brochard-GuihoLe Chant du Coucou Muscadet
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Le Chant du Coucou Muscadet from the Winery Brochard-Guiho
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Chant du Coucou Muscadet of Winery Brochard-Guiho in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Le Chant du Coucou Muscadet
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Chant du Coucou Muscadet
Original food and wine pairings with Le Chant du Coucou Muscadet
The Le Chant du Coucou Muscadet of Winery Brochard-Guiho matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of crab matoutou, hummus or honey spare-ribs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Brochard-Guiho's Le Chant du Coucou Muscadet.
Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois
Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).
Informations about the Winery Brochard-Guiho
The Winery Brochard-Guiho is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Muscadet to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Muscadet
The wine region of Muscadet is located in the region of Basse Loire of Muscadet of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bêtes Curieuses or the Domaine Bonnet-Huteau produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Muscadet are Melon, Cabernet franc and Muscadelle, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Muscadet often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, white peach or flint and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, floral or spices.
The wine region of Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.
The word of the wine: Aromatic
Character of a wine that is particularly expressive and rich in aromas. Some grape varieties, such as Gewurztraminer or Muscat, produce very aromatic wines.
