Clos MauriceLa Licorne du Clos
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
The La Licorne du Clos of the Clos Maurice is in the top 20 of wines of Saumur.
Taste structure of the La Licorne du Clos from the Clos Maurice
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Licorne du Clos of Clos Maurice in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with La Licorne du Clos
Pairings that work perfectly with La Licorne du Clos
Original food and wine pairings with La Licorne du Clos
The La Licorne du Clos of Clos Maurice matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of sushi cake, vegan leek and tofu quiche or thai rice, asian style.
Details and technical informations about Clos Maurice's La Licorne du Clos.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Licorne du Clos from Clos Maurice are 2019, 2018, 2016, 2017 and 2015.
Informations about the Clos Maurice
The Clos Maurice is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saumur
The wine region of Saumur is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos Rougeard or the Domaine Guiberteau produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saumur are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saumur often reveals types of flavors of cream, graphite or petroleum and sometimes also flavors of green bell pepper, clove or cranberry.
The wine region of Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.
The word of the wine: Chambered
Said of a wine served at a temperature around 18 °.
