Domaine des BénédictinsL'Épinette Saumur Rouge

Red wine of Saumur of Loire Valley of France

The L'Épinette Saumur Rouge of Domaine des Bénédictins is a red wine from the region of Saumur of Loire Valley.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.

Food and wine pairings with L'Épinette Saumur Rouge

Pairings that work perfectly with L'Épinette Saumur Rouge

Original food and wine pairings with L'Épinette Saumur Rouge

Wine and food pairings with Game (deer, venison)

Mild and soft cheese

The L'Épinette Saumur Rouge of Domaine des Bénédictins matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of thai beef curry, gratin of coquillettes with ham or autumn duck aiguillette.

Details and technical informations about Domaine des Bénédictins's L'Épinette Saumur Rouge.

Winery

Domaine des Bénédictins

Winemaker

Ludovic et Aurélia Thermeau

Grape varieties

Cabernet franc

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

Informations about the Domaine des Bénédictins

The winery offers 20 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Saumur in the region of Loire Valley

The Domaine des Bénédictins is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 250000 of of France wines

In the top 2500 of of Saumur wines

In the top 450000 of red wines

In the top 800000 wines of the world

The wine region of Saumur

Loire tuffeau mosaic: Chenin reigns in whites — dry to off-dry with notes of citrus, apple, pear, candied white fruits, white flowers and a chalky mineral touch, taut acidity and a saline finish. Cabernet Franc (Breton) the signature red, airy (violet, raspberry, plum, peppery touch, fine tannins) and a fruity rosé. Renowned traditional-method Saumur Brut. Anjou-Saumur AOC on limestone tuffeau, troglodyte cellars.

The wine region of Loire Valley

Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.