The Domaine des Varinelles of Saumur-Champigny of Loire Valley

Domaine des Varinelles - 1900 Saumur-Champigny
The winery offers 18 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 6 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Saumur-Champigny in the region of Loire Valley
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The Domaine des Varinelles is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 18 wines for sale in of Saumur-Champigny to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine des Varinelles wines

Looking for the best Domaine des Varinelles wines in Saumur-Champigny among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine des Varinelles 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 des Varinelles wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine des Varinelles

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine des Varinelles

How Domaine des Varinelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew provencal style, boeuf en daube or magret stuffed with foie gras.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine des Varinelles

On the nose the red wine of Domaine des Varinelles. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Varinelles

  • 2011With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.55/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine des Varinelles.

  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Saumur-Champigny

The wine region of Saumur-Champigny is located in the region of Saumur of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos Rougeard or the Domaine Clos Rougeard produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saumur-Champigny are Cabernet franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saumur-Champigny often reveals types of flavors of smoke, grass or yellow apple and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, oil or banana.

In the mouth of Saumur-Champigny is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 214 estates and châteaux in the of Saumur-Champigny, producing 526 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saumur-Champigny go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).

The top pink wines of Domaine des Varinelles

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine des Varinelles

How Domaine des Varinelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of flemish beer stew, new york hot dog or cassoulet of the sea.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine des Varinelles

  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 2.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine des Varinelles.

  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine des Varinelles

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine des Varinelles

How Domaine des Varinelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of norman mussels with cider, stuffed potatoes or pizza-style appetizer croissants.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Domaine des Varinelles

In the mouth the sparkling wine of Domaine des Varinelles. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine des Varinelles.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Maturing (champagne)

After riddling, the bottles are stored on "point", upside down, with the neck of one bottle in the bottom of the other. The duration of this maturation is very important: in contact with the dead yeasts, the wine takes on subtle aromas and gains in roundness and fatness. A brut without year must remain at least 15 months in the cellar after bottling, a vintage 36 months.

The top white wines of Domaine des Varinelles

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine des Varinelles

How Domaine des Varinelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of cod rougail, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or chicken curry samoussas.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine des Varinelles

  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine des Varinelles.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine des Varinelles

Planning a wine route in the of Saumur-Champigny? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine des Varinelles.

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

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.

News about Domaine des Varinelles and wines from the region

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While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...

The word of the wine: Maturing (champagne)

After riddling, the bottles are stored on "point", upside down, with the neck of one bottle in the bottom of the other. The duration of this maturation is very important: in contact with the dead yeasts, the wine takes on subtle aromas and gains in roundness and fatness. A brut without year must remain at least 15 months in the cellar after bottling, a vintage 36 months.

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