Château de RicaudLoupiac
Sweet wine
This wine is a blend of 6 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Muscadelle, the Sauvignon, the Sémillon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with fruity desserts, blue cheese or pork.
The Loupiac of the Château de Ricaud is in the top 5 of wines of Loupiac.
Food and wine pairings with Loupiac
Pairings that work perfectly with Loupiac
Original food and wine pairings with Loupiac
The Loupiac of Château de Ricaud matches generally quite well with dishes of fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of express cherry clafoutis or guinea fowl supreme with pears and roquefort cheese.
Details and technical informations about Château de Ricaud's Loupiac.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Loupiac from Château de Ricaud are 2016, 2014, 2000, 2017 and 2015.
Informations about the Château de Ricaud
The Château de Ricaud is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Loupiac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Loupiac
Sweet AOC on the right bank of the Garonne (Entre-deux-Mers, opposite Barsac): Sémillon signature sweet white king (~80%) — thick skin welcoming Botrytis cinerea (noble rot), signature rich, ample and unctuous profile with signature aromas of honey, candied fruits, dried apricot and white flowers, elegant structure balanced by acidity. Sauvignon Blanc bringing citrus liveliness and herbaceous touches, floral Muscadelle in complement. Style close to Sauternes.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Bacchus
Roman god of the vine and wine, often evoked to qualify everything that concerns the world of wine, and in particular its consumption. His name gave the adjective "bachique" which suggests the idea of celebration and conviviality.
