Domaine de l'RSo 2
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
The So 2 of the Domaine de l'R is in the top 30 of wines of Chinon.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the So 2 of Domaine de l'R in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of smoke, earthy or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black currant, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with So 2
Pairings that work perfectly with So 2
Original food and wine pairings with So 2
The So 2 of Domaine de l'R matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos rossini, brazilian feijoada or duck confit (canned).
Details and technical informations about Domaine de l'R's So 2.
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 So 2 from Domaine de l'R are 2014, 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine de l'R
The Domaine de l'R is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Chinon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chinon
Northern limit of Cabernet Franc in France on the south bank of the Loire in Touraine: velvety, balanced reds with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant and sweet spices (vanilla, cinnamon), supple tannins and digestible freshness. Light, fruity wines from gravel soils, more structured and mineral tuffeau wines suited to ageing. Also lively rosés and rare Chenin whites. Touraine AOC west of Tours, one of France's northernmost red appellations, from everyday to age-worthy bottles.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
