Domaine Aux MoinesCuvée des Nonnes Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines
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).
Taste structure of the Cuvée des Nonnes Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines from the Domaine Aux Moines
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée des Nonnes Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines of Domaine Aux Moines in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée des Nonnes Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines of Domaine Aux Moines in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of minerality, honey or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée des Nonnes Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée des Nonnes Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée des Nonnes Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines
The Cuvée des Nonnes Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines of Domaine Aux Moines matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pasta salmon - fresh cream, magic cake cheese quiche or baked chicken.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Aux Moines's Cuvée des Nonnes Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines.
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 Cuvée des Nonnes Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines from Domaine Aux Moines are 2012, 2002, 2013, 2011 and 2007.
Informations about the Domaine Aux Moines
The Domaine Aux Moines is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines
The wine region of Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines is located in the region of Savennières of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Nicolas Joly or the Domaine Damien Laureau produce mainly wines white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines are Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, hazelnut or mango and sometimes also flavors of savory, chalk or straw.
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: Balance
Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
