Light, fruity reds with a light ruby robe, silky tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, showing discreet signature aromas of red fruits and Provençal garrigue notes. Rustic, airy profile. Almost extinct, preserved in INRAE ampelographic collections and a few heritage plots in Provence, part of the ancient grapes of heritage value being studied. Native Provençal black grape, formerly grown in Provence.

Informations about the Cave de Valençay

The winery offers 15 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Valençay in the region of Loire Valley

The Cave de Valençay is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Valençay to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 250000 of of France wines

In the top 20000 of of Valençay wines

In the top 45000 of pink wines

In the top 900000 wines of the world

The wine region of Valençay

AOC of the Berry-Touraine (2003), the only appellation sharing its name with a cheese: reds (>50%) led by Gamay (30–60%) with Pinot Noir (10%) and Côt (10%) — sustained ruby, dark fruits, easy-drinking palate with spicy notes. Whites with Sauvignon (≥70%) completed by Chardonnay and Orbois — exotic fruit aromas and flint minerality as a signature. Rosés (12%) with optional Pineau d'Aunis. "Perruche" soils (clay-flint), sandy-gravelly terrains.

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: Great wine

In the Bordeaux vineyards, the grand vin is the main wine of the château, although a "second wine" is usually produced. It is a wine of lesser ageing made from the youngest vines.