Domaine de la FolietteVieilles Vignes Clos de la Fontaine Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Sur lie
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Fontaine Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Sur lie from the Domaine de la Foliette
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Fontaine Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Sur lie of Domaine de la Foliette in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Fontaine Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Sur lie of Domaine de la Foliette in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of citrus, green apple or lemon and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Fontaine Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Sur lie
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Fontaine Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Sur lie
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Fontaine Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Sur lie
The Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Fontaine Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Sur lie of Domaine de la Foliette matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of brochette of scallops and prawns, zakouski: russian appetizer or thai fried rice.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Foliette's Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Fontaine Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Sur lie.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Fontaine Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Sur lie from Domaine de la Foliette are 2018, 2015, 2012, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine de la Foliette
The Domaine de la Foliette is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 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 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: Black Grenache
Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).
