Château de QuinçayTouraine Sauvignon
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Touraine Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Touraine Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Touraine Sauvignon
The Touraine Sauvignon of Château de Quinçay matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of congolese pondu, mussels with bleu de bresse or vegan leek and tofu quiche.
Details and technical informations about Château de Quinçay's Touraine Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Tinta da Madeira
Light, fruity reds with a pale colour, light ruby colour, soft tannins and a light palate with preserved acidity, featuring aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and gentle island spices. Discreet Madeiran profile. Very rare, preserved for its heritage value; it contributes to artisanal island blends and belongs to the indigenous varieties of Madeira under study. Indigenous Portuguese black variety from the island of Madeira.
Informations about the Château de Quinçay
The Château de Quinçay is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Touraine
Signature Sauvignon as king of Touraine whites (~80% of plantings): dry, expressive with notes of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers, exotic fruit and a touch of boxwood, lively acidity — ideal aperitif. Gamay as a juicy, crunchy red (cherry, raspberry, discreet tannins), more structured Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry) and dense Côt to complete it. Chenin and Chardonnay among whites. Vast Loire AOC between Blois and Tours, tuffeau and flint.
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: Musk
A sensual, full-bodied animal substance used in luxury perfumery, produced by a small deer, the musk deer, also called musk deer.
