Clos du Tue-BoeufPineau de la Loire
White wine
This wine generally goes well with fruity desserts, lean fish or shellfish.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Pineau de la Loire of Clos du Tue-Boeuf in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of citrus, green apple or lemon and sometimes also flavors of pear, honey or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Pineau de la Loire
Pairings that work perfectly with Pineau de la Loire
Original food and wine pairings with Pineau de la Loire
The Pineau de la Loire of Clos du Tue-Boeuf matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of risotto of the sea, chicken chop suey or grandma's cherry clafoutis.
Details and technical informations about Clos du Tue-Boeuf's Pineau de la Loire.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pineau de la Loire from Clos du Tue-Boeuf are 2018, 2016
Informations about the Clos du Tue-Boeuf
The Clos du Tue-Boeuf is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Tannic
Said of an astringent wine rich in tannins.
