Structured, lively dry whites with a pale golden colour, a taut, linear palate and very fresh acidity showing mineral (flint), smoky, citrus (lemon), nutty (almond, hazelnut) and white flower notes. Fine ageing potential. The star of great Somló whites, grown on basaltic volcanic soil, whose name means "sheep's tail" in reference to the elongated bunch shape.

Informations about the Domaine Chaigneau

The winery offers 7 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.

It is in the top 157 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Anjou in the region of Loire Valley

The Domaine Chaigneau is one of wineries to follow in Anjou.. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Anjou to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The wine region of Anjou

Loire mosaic between schist (black Anjou) and tuffeau (white Anjou): signature Chenin as the white king (≥80%) — dry to sweet with notes of citrus, apple, pear, quince, mirabelle, honey and a mineral touch, racy natural acidity and great ageing on the best. Cabernet Franc in fruity, supple reds (strawberry, cherry, raspberry, violet) and in indulgent off-dry rosés. Grolleau and Pineau d'Aunis as support. AOC of Maine-et-Loire, mild oceanic climate, moderate yields.

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.