Château de TracyMadame des Fontaynes les Marnes Menetou-Salon
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or shellfish.
The Madame des Fontaynes les Marnes Menetou-Salon of the Château de Tracy is in the top 90 of wines of Menetou-Salon.
Taste structure of the Madame des Fontaynes les Marnes Menetou-Salon from the Château de Tracy
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Madame des Fontaynes les Marnes Menetou-Salon of Château de Tracy in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Madame des Fontaynes les Marnes Menetou-Salon of Château de Tracy in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Madame des Fontaynes les Marnes Menetou-Salon
Pairings that work perfectly with Madame des Fontaynes les Marnes Menetou-Salon
Original food and wine pairings with Madame des Fontaynes les Marnes Menetou-Salon
The Madame des Fontaynes les Marnes Menetou-Salon of Château de Tracy matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of creole chipolatas, shrimp marinade or chicken breast with curry and mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Château de Tracy's Madame des Fontaynes les Marnes Menetou-Salon.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Madame des Fontaynes les Marnes Menetou-Salon from Château de Tracy are 2018, 2017
Informations about the Château de Tracy
The Château de Tracy is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Menetou-Salon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Menetou-Salon
The wine region of Menetou-Salon is located in the region of Haute Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jean-Max Roger or the Isabelle et Pierre Clement (Domaine de Chatenoy) produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Menetou-Salon are Pinot noir, Cabernet franc and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Menetou-Salon often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, saline or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of earthy, green apple or melon.
The wine region of Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.
The word of the wine: Decanting
Decanting, an operation performed by a sommelier with a decanter to separate the clear wine from the solid parts in a bottle.
