The Château de Passavant of Anjou of Loire Valley
The Château de Passavant is one of the world's great estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in of Anjou to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Château de Passavant wines in Anjou among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château de Passavant 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 Château de Passavant wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Château de Passavant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of tartiflette, sardines moroccan style or fish pot.
On the nose the white wine of Château de Passavant. often reveals types of flavors of green apple, minerality or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, vegetal or oak.
The wine region of Anjou is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lacheteau or the Domaine Moncourt produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Anjou are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Anjou often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, caramel or bell pepper and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, cassis or mushroom.
In the mouth of Anjou is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 448 estates and châteaux in the of Anjou, producing 960 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Anjou go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).
How Château de Passavant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef colombo bourguignon style, quick beef bourguignon or duck with orange.
On the nose the red wine of Château de Passavant. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of earthy.
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
How Château de Passavant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of braised beef with guinness, lamb tagine with olives and honey or marinade for chicken brochettes.
On the nose the pink wine of Château de Passavant. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit.
Wine obtained by mutage with wine alcohol of the must in the course of fermentation, from the Muscat, Grenache, Macabeu and Malvoisie grape varieties, and corresponding to strict conditions of production, richness and elaboration.
How Château de Passavant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of fried squid, pasta carbonara almost like the real thing or brioche shuttles.
On the nose the sparkling wine of Château de Passavant. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of citrus, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Château de Passavant. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
Grolleau noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Loire Valley). 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 large bunches of grapes of medium size. Grolleau noir can be found in several vineyards: Loire Valley, South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Languedoc & Roussillon.
How Château de Passavant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of indian chicken (simplified korma), simple cod fillet or the coughing cat's apple crumble.
On the nose the sweet wine of Château de Passavant. often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.
Often obtained by adding red wines (from Champagne), it is even the only vineyard where this practice is allowed. Some producers prefer the practice used in other regions, i.e. a short maceration to extract sufficient colouring matter. This results in winey rosés for meals. Elegant aperitif rosé is more often made from red wine coloured Chardonnay. Rosés can be vintage or non vintage.
Planning a wine route in the of Anjou? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château de Passavant.
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...
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While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...
Wine obtained by mutage with wine alcohol of the must in the course of fermentation, from the Muscat, Grenache, Macabeu and Malvoisie grape varieties, and corresponding to strict conditions of production, richness and elaboration.