The Chateau du Rivau of Chinon of Loire Valley

Chateau du Rivau - Chinon Cabernet Franc
The winery offers 3 different wines
3.7
Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 379 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Chinon in the region of Loire Valley

The Chateau du Rivau is one of the best wineries to follow in Chinon.. It offers 3 wines for sale in of Chinon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Chateau du Rivau wines

Looking for the best Chateau du Rivau wines in Chinon among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Chateau du Rivau 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 du Rivau wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Chateau du Rivau

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Chateau du Rivau

How Chateau du Rivau wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sweet and sour turkish dumpling soup (eksili köfte), rabbit with hunter's sauce or aiguillettes of duck with auvergne blue cheese.

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Chateau du Rivau.

  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Chinon

The wine region of Chinon is located in the region of Touraine of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marc Brédif or the Château de Saint Louans produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chinon are Cabernet franc, Chenin blanc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chinon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, eucalyptus or orange and sometimes also flavors of cola, fig or game.

In the mouth of Chinon is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 290 estates and châteaux in the of Chinon, producing 865 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chinon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Chateau du Rivau

Planning a wine route in the of Chinon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Chateau du Rivau.

Discover the grape variety: Blütenmuskateller

An interspecific cross, obtained in Russia in 1947, between Severnyj - a relative of Vitis amurensis - and Muscat à petits grains blancs, which is also said to have Muscat fleur d'oranger and Muscat d'Alexandrie. Note that it is resistant to mildew and powdery mildew, and that its wine, often produced as a sweet sparkling wine, is of the muscat type, though less pronounced than that obtained from the usual muscat grape varieties. Unknown in France, it can be found in Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Russia, Hungary, Ukraine and Australia.

News about Chateau du Rivau and wines from the region

Romantic restaurants for wine lovers on Valentine’s Day

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 ...

Decanter magazine latest issue: September 2022

Inside the September 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine: FEATURES White Burgundy in three steps With expert Charles Curtis MW Travel: 12 top winery visits around Europe Guided by Chris Losh Wine travel: Walla Walla Valley, northwest USA Brooke Herron Regional profile: Tasmania Cool climate, top quality. By David Sly Why and how wood matters in winemaking Nancy Gilchrist MW LEARNING Wine wisdom Expert tips to help you on your journey through wine Read the new issue in full on the Decanter Premium ap ...

Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: Results announced

The world’s largest and most influential wine competition, Decanter World Wine Awards results offer a definitive guide to the dynamic world of wine. Each year’s results offer surprises and revelations, highlighting growth in quality and consistency – or lack thereof. An all-time record for wines tasted, discover the results from the 19th edition of the competition. Quick links to DWWA 2022 results Search all Best in Show medals Search all Platinum medals Search all Gold medals Search ...

The word of the wine: Cuvée (champagne)

Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.