Domaine de GaigneMuscadet-Coteaux de la Loire Sur Lie
White wine
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire Sur Lie
Pairings that work perfectly with Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire Sur Lie
Original food and wine pairings with Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire Sur Lie
The Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire Sur Lie of Domaine de Gaigne matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of paella josé style, cream of asparagus soup in verrines or thai basil chicken.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Gaigne's Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire Sur Lie.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Informations about the Domaine de Gaigne
The Domaine de Gaigne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire
The wine region of Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire is located in the region of Muscadet of Muscadet of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Éric Chevalier or the Domaine du Haut Fresne produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire are Melon, Cabernet franc and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire often reveals types of flavors of cream, saline or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.
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.
