The Domaine de L'Epinay of Loire Valley

Domaine de L'Epinay
The winery offers 31 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 2497 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Loire Valley

The Domaine de L'Epinay is one of the best wineries to follow in Vallée de la Loire.. It offers 31 wines for sale in of Loire Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine de L'Epinay is a hidden gem in the picturesque Loire Valley in France. Spanning approximately 55 hectares, this vineyard is a family-owned entity with multiple generations, dedicated to viticulture since the 1800s with undeniable passion and expertise. The Domaine de l'Epinay is ideally nestled in the valley, a setting providing perfect climatic conditions for viticulture, as well as fertile soil where grape varieties can grow in peace. The estate is surrounded by various other famous terroirs from the same region, giving it a wealth of diversity in tastes and aromas that reflect the very essence of the Loire Valley's terroir. The estate produces a variety of elegant and sophisticated wines, including typical regional varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, and Muscadet. The vineyard pride themselves on environmentally respectful production. They pay particular attention to each stage of the winemaking process, from vine pruning to harvesting and winemaking, ensuring the continuation of tradition and delivering authentic and high-quality wines. Visiting the Domaine de L'Epinay, one is immediately captivated by the beauty of its rolling vineyards which blend harmoniously into the countryside. Wine tasting is a must-have experience, where one can savor the excellence of the estate's wines while discovering the history and winemaking traditions of the region. The Domaine de L'Epinay is far more than just a wine estate. It is a living testament to the history of winemaking in the Loire Valley and a tribute to the incredible passion and commitment of this family towards the art of winemaking.

Top Domaine de L'Epinay wines

Looking for the best Domaine de L'Epinay wines in Loire Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de L'Epinay 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 de L'Epinay wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine de L'Epinay

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de L'Epinay

How Domaine de L'Epinay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of pasta with tuna and cream, fish fondue or tomato basil cake.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de L'Epinay

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de L'Epinay. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de L'Epinay. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de L'Epinay

  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de L'Epinay.

  • Melon de Bourgogne
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Sauvignon Gris
  • Chardonnay
  • Muscat Blanc

Discovering 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.

It's quite telling that this brief overview of the region's wines doesn't even mention the Loire Valley's two most famous wines - Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. White wines are clearly the strong point of the Loire Valley and represent the vast majority of production. A significant proportion of these are produced under PGI appellations, most commonly the IGP Loire (formerly Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France), which covers the whole region. The main white Grape varieties used for the production of white wines in the Loire Valley are Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne and, more popular than the traditional, Chardonnay.

The top pink wines of Domaine de L'Epinay

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de L'Epinay

How Domaine de L'Epinay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), peasant minestrone or duck legs with cider and small onions.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de L'Epinay.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Gamay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Grolleau

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 de L'Epinay

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine de L'Epinay

How Domaine de L'Epinay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of spaghetti bolognese, capon stuffed with morels or tripe in the style of caen.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine de L'Epinay.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Gamay

The word of the wine: Texture

In tasting, the equivalent of touch. It is the set of tactile sensations perceived by the mucous membranes of the mouth: silky, velvety, sticky, fatty, astringent, pasty, etc.

The top red wines of Domaine de L'Epinay

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de L'Epinay

How Domaine de L'Epinay 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, andouillette with mustard sauce or oven roasted rabbit with mustard.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de L'Epinay

  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de L'Epinay.

  • Merlot
  • Gamay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah

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 de L'Epinay

Planning a wine route in the of Loire Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de L'Epinay.

Discover the grape variety: Melon

Melon blanc 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 to medium sized bunches and small grapes. Melon blanc can be found in several vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Languedoc & Roussillon.

News about Domaine de L'Epinay and wines from the region

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Lugny

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Lugny, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines ...

The Saint-Véran appellation seen by Kevin Tessieux

Kévin Tessieux, President of the appellation’s winegrower union, shares his perspective on the Saint-Véran appellation and tell us about the origin of its name. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VinsdeBourgogneofficiel Twitter : https://twitter.com/VinsdeBourgogne​​​ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.li ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne

Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https: ...

The word of the wine: Texture

In tasting, the equivalent of touch. It is the set of tactile sensations perceived by the mucous membranes of the mouth: silky, velvety, sticky, fatty, astringent, pasty, etc.

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