Domaine de TavernelPasserel Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Colombard and the Vermentino.
In the mouth this white wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or lean fish.
The Passerel Blanc of the Domaine de Tavernel is in the top 80 of wines of Gard.
Taste structure of the Passerel Blanc from the Domaine de Tavernel
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Passerel Blanc of Domaine de Tavernel in the region of Pays d'Oc is a .
Food and wine pairings with Passerel Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Passerel Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Passerel Blanc
The Passerel Blanc of Domaine de Tavernel matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of chicken and mushroom risotto, spinach and goat cheese quiche or thai chicken with red curry and green curry in coconut milk.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Tavernel's Passerel Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
Informations about the Domaine de Tavernel
The Domaine de Tavernel is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Gard to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gard
The wine region of Gard is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Roc d'Anglade or the Domaine Mas des Bressades produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gard are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gard often reveals types of flavors of cream, green apple or honeysuckle and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, cheese or orange.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
The word of the wine: Malic (acid)
An acid that occurs naturally in many wines and is transformed into lactic acid during malolactic fermentation.
