The Château du Petit Thouars of Touraine of Loire Valley

Château du Petit Thouars
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 67 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Touraine in the region of Loire Valley
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The Château du Petit Thouars is one of the world's great estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Château du Petit Thouars wines

Looking for the best Château du Petit Thouars wines in Touraine among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château du Petit Thouars 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 du Petit Thouars wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château du Petit Thouars

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château du Petit Thouars

How Château du Petit Thouars wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos rossini, braised (green) cabbage or cassoulet of yesteryear.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château du Petit Thouars

On the nose the red wine of Château du Petit Thouars. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, cherry or anise and sometimes also flavors of plum, strawberries or forest floor.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château du Petit Thouars

  • 2017With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château du Petit Thouars.

  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Touraine

The wine region of Touraine is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Famille Bougrier or the Domaine Joel Delaunay produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Touraine are Cabernet franc, Gamay noir and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Touraine often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, tar or kiwi and sometimes also flavors of lime zest, lychee or asparagus.

In the mouth of Touraine is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 638 estates and châteaux in the of Touraine, producing 1688 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Touraine go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

The top pink wines of Château du Petit Thouars

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château du Petit Thouars

How Château du Petit Thouars wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of slow-cooked fillet of beef, filet mignon in a crust or wild boar bourguignon.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château du Petit Thouars.

  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

The top white wines of Château du Petit Thouars

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château du Petit Thouars

How Château du Petit Thouars wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of gratin dauphinois with smoked salmon, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or express chicken skewers with spices.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Château du Petit Thouars

On the nose the white wine of Château du Petit Thouars. often reveals types of flavors of plum, pear or honey and sometimes also flavors of baked apple, earth or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Château du Petit Thouars. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Château du Petit Thouars

  • 2017With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château du Petit Thouars.

  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Garde (wine of)

Refers to a wine showing good ageing potential.

The top sparkling wines of Château du Petit Thouars

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Château du Petit Thouars

How Château du Petit Thouars wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of tagliatelle with shrimps, cauliflower croque-monsieur or smoked salmon and lemon cake.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Château du Petit Thouars

On the nose the sparkling wine of Château du Petit Thouars. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Château du Petit Thouars. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Château du Petit Thouars.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Château du Petit Thouars

Planning a wine route in the of Touraine? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château du Petit Thouars.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

News about Château du Petit Thouars and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Garde (wine of)

Refers to a wine showing good ageing potential.

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