The Domaine de la Belle Etoile is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 10 wines for sale in of Anjou-Villages to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine de la Belle Etoile wines in Anjou-Villages among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de la Belle Etoile 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 la Belle Etoile wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine de la Belle Etoile wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of ramen burger, potjevleesch or wild boar bourguignon.
The wine region of Anjou-Villages is located in the region of Anjou of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sauveroy or the Domaine Clos de l'Élu produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Anjou-Villages are Cabernet franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Anjou-Villages often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, black currant or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black cherries, licorice or earthy.
In the mouth of Anjou-Villages is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 114 estates and châteaux in the of Anjou-Villages, producing 153 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Anjou-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).
How Domaine de la Belle Etoile wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica).
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.
How Domaine de la Belle Etoile wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo, zucchini quiche or chicken curry samoussas.
In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de la Belle Etoile. is a with a nice freshness.
Phenolic compounds present in the skin of grapes that give colour to red wines during maceration.
How Domaine de la Belle Etoile wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of rice with shrimps and onions, clafoutis with bush and courgettes or melon and cucumber gazpacho.
The wines produced in the Vendôme region are of excellent quality thanks to an exceptional grape variety: pineau d'aunis. For example, the red wines of the region, with their aromas of ripe red fruit and sweet spices, are a blend of Pineau d'Aunis, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. The Vendôme hillsides are less than 200 km southwest of Paris. Pineau d'Aunis, a vigorous black grape variety, was first cultivated in the 9th century. It is characterized by a late budburst. Moreover, its foliage partially reddens in autumn. Although it is difficult to grow, Pineau d'Aunis is a high-yielding grape variety, producing between 40 and 80 hectolitres per hectare. It produces a wine with low alcohol content, supple, light-coloured and very aromatic. The "Pineau d'Aunis" grape variety is used as a single variety for the production of Coteaux du Vendômois. On the other hand, it is used in blends for Anjou, Rosé d'Anjou, Crémant de vallée de la Loire, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Saumur, Saumur Champigny, Coteaux du Loir and Touraine. Finally, it is an accessory grape variety for Valençay.
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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.
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 ...
In the wake of the second destructive wave of the phylloxera bug in California in the 1980s and 1990s, Cabernet Sauvignon rose to such prominence and dominance (especially in Napa Valley) that I, like most people, assumed it must now be the most expensive grape variety in the state. Wrong. That would be Cabernet Franc. Top 20 California Cabernet Franc wines Slowly, steadily and quietly, Cabernet Sauvignon’s father has displaced its son* as the priciest grape to buy and the grape that is generati ...
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Phenolic compounds present in the skin of grapes that give colour to red wines during maceration.
