The Chateau de la Chataigneraie of Vouvray of Loire Valley

Chateau de la Chataigneraie - Grand Cru Etoy Merlot
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 174 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Vouvray in the region of Loire Valley

The Chateau de la Chataigneraie is one of the best wineries to follow in Vouvray.. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Vouvray to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Chateau de la Chataigneraie wines

Looking for the best Chateau de la Chataigneraie wines in Vouvray among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Chateau de la Chataigneraie 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 Chateau de la Chataigneraie wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Chateau de la Chataigneraie

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Chateau de la Chataigneraie

How Chateau de la Chataigneraie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast pork with pineapple or blanquette of rabbit with riesling and chanterelles.

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Chateau de la Chataigneraie.

  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Vouvray

Vouvray is the most famous and most respected appellation of the Loire Valley's Touraine growing region. The title covers white wines of various styles (sweet wine, dry, still and sparkling), from eight villages around the medieval town of Vouvray, on the northern banks of the Loire river. Vouvray is the flagship wine of the Chenin Blanc grape (or Pineau de la Loire as it is known there), followed ever-closer by Savennieres and the sweet whites of Anjou. Few wine regions in the world use Chenin to the same extent.

None showcase the variety's aromas and flavors with such focus and diversity. South Africa's annual Chenin Blanc production far exceeds that of France. However only the very best South African Chenin Blancs have anything like the textural balance or aromatic depth of Vouvray. (© Copyright Wine-Searcher) One key characteristic of quality Vouvray wines is their remarkable long life.

Many bottles more than 30 years old often show stunning freshness and life. This is largely down to Chenin Blanc's naturally high level of acidity, which acts as a preservative and allows the wine to develop for decades. Also vital is Chenin's intense aromatic composition, which is sufficiently robust to survive extended ageing. In their youth Vouvrays are characterized by aromas of acacia blossom, quince and green apples.

The top white wines of Chateau de la Chataigneraie

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Chateau de la Chataigneraie

How Chateau de la Chataigneraie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of jambalaya (louisiana), chinese fried shrimp ravioli or grilled pork ribs with barbecue sauce.

The best vintages in the white wines of Chateau de la Chataigneraie

  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Chateau de la Chataigneraie.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). 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. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Chateau de la Chataigneraie

Planning a wine route in the of Vouvray? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Chateau de la Chataigneraie.

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

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