The Domaine de Clayou is one of the world's great estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in of Anjou to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine de Clayou wines in Anjou among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de Clayou 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 Domaine de Clayou wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine de Clayou wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of scupion (small cuttlefish) in hot sauce, salmon and cod cassolettes or express cherry clafoutis.
On the nose the white wine of Domaine de Clayou. often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit or citrus.
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 Domaine de Clayou wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, sloth pork loin or wild boar stew.
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.
How Domaine de Clayou wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, tunisian haja or pork stew with bacon and cream.
When tasting a red wine, a pleasant sensation on the palate with a fruity and sappy character in harmony with a caressing and persistent presence of tannins.
How Domaine de Clayou wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of whole salmon in aromatic broth, quiche without eggs or fried squid.
On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine de Clayou. often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth or tree fruit.
Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.
How Domaine de Clayou wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of linguine with squid ink and cockles, chicken nuggets or verrine of beetroot and saint moret.
Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.
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Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.
