Domaine des CaillotsCuvée Louis des Caillots Touraine
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Caillots's Cuvée Louis des Caillots Touraine.
Discover the grape variety: Vespolina
Structured, aromatic reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and a dense palate showing cherry, raspberry, black pepper, spices and balsamic alpine notes. Fine ageing potential in the Piedmontese style. A traditional component of blends with Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG and Gattinara DOCG, it defines the great reds of the Novarese.
Informations about the Domaine des Caillots
The Domaine des Caillots is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Touraine
Signature Sauvignon as king of Touraine whites (~80% of plantings): dry, expressive with notes of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers, exotic fruit and a touch of boxwood, lively acidity — ideal aperitif. Gamay as a juicy, crunchy red (cherry, raspberry, discreet tannins), more structured Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry) and dense Côt to complete it. Chenin and Chardonnay among whites. Vast Loire AOC between Blois and Tours, tuffeau and flint.
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.
The word of the wine: Hygrometry
Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.
