Domaine de la CombeVigne de l’Astrée Monnieres Saint Fiacre
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The Vigne de l’Astrée Monnieres Saint Fiacre of the Domaine de la Combe is in the top 0 of wines of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Combe's Vigne de l’Astrée Monnieres Saint Fiacre.
Discover the grape variety: Tinta da Madeira
Portuguese, more precisely from the island of Madeira where it is still the most cultivated. It can be found in the United States (California), in Spain, etc. In France, it is practically unknown. Its parents are Grenache and Pinot Noir, an intraspecific cross obtained over two hundred years ago. It should be noted that this variety is the father of the egiodola.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vigne de l’Astrée Monnieres Saint Fiacre from Domaine de la Combe are 2018, 2017
Informations about the Domaine de la Combe
The Domaine de la Combe is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine
The wine region of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine is located in the region of Muscadet of Muscadet of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de l'Ecu or the Domaine de Bellevue produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine are Melon, Muscadelle and Folle blanche, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine often reveals types of flavors of cream, asparagus or baked apple and sometimes also flavors of honeydew melon, hay or citrus zest.
The wine region of Muscadet
The wine region of Muscadet is located in the region of Basse Loire of Muscadet of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bêtes Curieuses or the Domaine Bonnet-Huteau produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Muscadet are Melon, Cabernet franc and Muscadelle, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Muscadet often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, white peach or flint and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, floral or spices.
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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.
