Domaine de la BougrieLa Grande Croix Anjou
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 La Grande Croix Anjou from the Domaine de la Bougrie
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Grande Croix Anjou of Domaine de la Bougrie in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with La Grande Croix Anjou
Pairings that work perfectly with La Grande Croix Anjou
Original food and wine pairings with La Grande Croix Anjou
The La Grande Croix Anjou of Domaine de la Bougrie matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pan-fried potatoes with smoked salmon and rosemary, zucchini quiche or turkey stuffed with chestnuts.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Bougrie's La Grande Croix Anjou.
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.
Informations about the Domaine de la Bougrie
The Domaine de la Bougrie is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Anjou to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Anjou
The wine region of Anjou is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lacheteau or the Domaine Moncourt produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Anjou are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Anjou often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, caramel or bell pepper and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, cassis or mushroom.
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: R-M (champagne)
Harvesting and handling. It is the artisan winemaker. He elaborates his own champagne, often a monocru representative of the village or the surrounding villages.
