Domaine des GillieresBlanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Blanc of the Domaine des Gillieres is in the top 30 of wines of Val de Loire.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Blanc of Domaine des Gillieres in the region of Val de Loire often reveals types of flavors of lemon, citrus fruit.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Gillieres's Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat of Alexandria
Intensely perfumed aromatic whites with a pale golden robe and an ample palate, showing powerful signature aromas of muscat, rose, white flowers (orange blossom), exotic fruits (lychee, mango), candied citrus and honeyed notes. Vinified mainly as sweet, passito and liqueur wines. The star of Moscato di Pantelleria DOC (Sicily), Málaga DO, Setúbal DOC. The English name for Muscat d'Alexandrie, a historic aromatic variety from the eastern Mediterranean.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Blanc from Domaine des Gillieres are 2018, 2017, 2015, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine des Gillieres
The Domaine des Gillieres is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Val de Loire to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Val de Loire
France's most diverse vineyard, 800 km along the Loire (~48,300 ha). Flagship whites: lively, mineral Sauvignon from Sancerre-Pouilly (citrus, boxwood, gunflint), Loire Chenin from vibrant dry to noble sweet wines (quince, honey, taut acidity), Melon de Bourgogne of saline Muscadet on lees. Cabernet Franc reds (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny): raspberry, bell pepper, graphite, silky tannins. Sparkling Cremants with brioche-apple notes.
The word of the wine: Sulphiting
Introduction of a sulphurous solution into a must or wine to protect it from accidents or diseases, or to select the ferments.
