The Clos de Nouys is one of the world's great estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in of Vouvray to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Clos de Nouys wines in Vouvray among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Clos de Nouys 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 Clos de Nouys wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Clos de Nouys wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of spaghetti neapolitan style, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or piperade.
On the nose the white wine of Clos de Nouys. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tropical or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, green apple or apricot. In the mouth the white wine of Clos de Nouys. is a with a nice freshness.
Vouvray is the most famous and most respected appellation of the Loire Valley's Touraine growing region. The title covers white wines of various styles (sweet wine, dry, still and sparkling), from eight villages around the medieval town of Vouvray, on the northern banks of the Loire river.
Vouvray is the flagship wine of the Chenin Blanc grape (or Pineau de la Loire as it is known there), followed ever-closer by Savennieres and the sweet whites of Anjou. Few wine regions in the world use Chenin to the same extent.
None showcase the variety's aromas and flavors with such focus and diversity. South Africa's annual Chenin Blanc production far exceeds that of France. However only the very best South African Chenin Blancs have anything like the textural balance or aromatic depth of Vouvray. (© Copyright Wine-Searcher)
One key characteristic of quality Vouvray wines is their remarkable long life.
Many bottles more than 30 years old often show stunning freshness and life. This is largely down to Chenin Blanc's naturally high level of acidity, which acts as a preservative and allows the wine to develop for decades. Also vital is Chenin's intense aromatic composition, which is sufficiently robust to survive extended ageing.
In their youth Vouvrays are characterized by aromas of acacia blossom, quince and green apples.
How Clos de Nouys wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of salmon in bellevue, spinach and goat cheese quiche or caramel chicken.
On the nose the sweet wine of Clos de Nouys. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tropical or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, quince or peach. In the mouth the sweet wine of Clos de Nouys. is a with a nice freshness.
Arrouya noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Pyrénées-Atlantiques). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Arrouya noir can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.
How Clos de Nouys wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of lobster barbecue, festive sea pot or express cherry clafoutis.
On the nose the sparkling wine of Clos de Nouys. often reveals types of flavors of apples, pear or nutty and sometimes also flavors of non oak, vegetal or oak.
A generic term for both unpleasant and pleasant odours known as perfumes. In the world of tasting, the term aroma is more commonly used.
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Cross between lival and cardinal obtained in 1974. It has been registered in the official catalogue of table grape varieties, list A1, since 1996.
