The Domaine de L'Ermitage of Menetou-Salon of Loire Valley

Domaine de L'Ermitage
The winery offers 7 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Menetou-Salon in the region of Loire Valley
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The Domaine de L'Ermitage is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 7 wines for sale in of Menetou-Salon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine de l'Ermitage is a prestigious vineyard property located in Menetou-Salon, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. It boasts a prime location among the gentle hills of the region, providing optimal exposure to the vines throughout the year. Covering an impressive area of around 30 hectares, the estate focuses both on traditional wine cultivation and modernity in winemaking. The grape varieties grown on the property predominantly include Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, renowned for their exquisite aromas and distinctive taste. The Domaine de l'Ermitage is well known for its high-quality Menetou-Salon wine production, each encapsulating the unique terroir of the region. This reputation is upheld by a team of passionate and experienced winemakers who work to maintain the purity and integrity of the wines. The winemaking method used is centuries old and has been passed down from generation to generation, creating an unshakeable historical link with the region's viticultural past. Among the wines produced are the Menetou-Salon Blanc, known for its bright notes of lemon and green apple; the Menetou-Salon Rouge, with its intense aromas of red fruits and its gentle spicy finish; as well as the Menetou-Salon Rosé, a delicate and refreshing wine that is perfect for warm summer days. The estate offers not only world-class wine production, but also an outstanding tourist experience. Visitors can explore the vast vineyards, admire the impressive architecture of the wine cellar, and of course, taste a variety of exquisite wines.

Top Domaine de L'Ermitage wines

Looking for the best Domaine de L'Ermitage wines in Menetou-Salon among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de L'Ermitage 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 L'Ermitage wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top pink wines of Domaine de L'Ermitage

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de L'Ermitage

How Domaine de L'Ermitage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of breaded veal cutlets, quick brioche sausage or roast duck breast or duck fillet with dried apricots.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de L'Ermitage

  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de L'Ermitage.

  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Menetou-Salon

The wine region of Menetou-Salon is located in the region of Haute Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jean-Max Roger or the Isabelle et Pierre Clement (Domaine de Chatenoy) produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Menetou-Salon are Pinot noir, Cabernet franc and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Menetou-Salon often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, saline or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of earthy, green apple or melon.

In the mouth of Menetou-Salon is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 121 estates and châteaux in the of Menetou-Salon, producing 279 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Menetou-Salon go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food.

The top white wines of Domaine de L'Ermitage

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de L'Ermitage

How Domaine de L'Ermitage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of ham and cheese cake, chinese fondue or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de L'Ermitage

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de L'Ermitage. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, non oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, oak or vegetal. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de L'Ermitage. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de L'Ermitage

  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de L'Ermitage.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The top red wines of Domaine de L'Ermitage

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de L'Ermitage

How Domaine de L'Ermitage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of mouse of lamb with thyme, aiguillette of duck with honey or tuna nuggets.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de L'Ermitage

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de L'Ermitage. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de L'Ermitage

  • 2017With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de L'Ermitage.

  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Carbonic maceration

Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de L'Ermitage

Planning a wine route in the of Menetou-Salon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de L'Ermitage.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

News about Domaine de L'Ermitage and wines from the region

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Bray

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Chardonnay

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The word of the wine: Carbonic maceration

Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.

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