Domaine des Grandes Esperances - Aurore

Domaine des Grandes EsperancesAurore

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Aurore of Domaine des Grandes Esperances is a white wine from the region of Touraine of Loire Valley.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).

Taste structure of the Aurore from the Domaine des Grandes Esperances

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Aurore of Domaine des Grandes Esperances in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

honey, stone

Wine with oak taste

oak

Wine with vegetal taste

straw

On the nose the Aurore of Domaine des Grandes Esperances in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, minerality or honey and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Domaine des Grandes Esperances's Aurore.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Last vintages of this wine

Aurore - 2016
In the top 100 of of Touraine wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Aurore - 2015
In the top 100 of of Touraine wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Aurore - 2014
In the top 100 of of Touraine wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Aurore - 2013
In the top 100 of of Touraine wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Aurore - 2011
In the top 100 of of Touraine wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Aurore from Domaine des Grandes Esperances are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2011.

Informations about the Domaine des Grandes Esperances

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
This winery is part of the Saget la Perriere.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Touraine in the region of Loire Valley

The Domaine des Grandes Esperances is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Loire Valley
In the top 40000 of of France wines
In the top 550 of of Touraine wines
In the top 35000 of white wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Touraine

The wine region of Touraine is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Famille Bougrier or the Domaine Joel Delaunay produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Touraine are Cabernet franc, Gamay noir and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Touraine often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, tar or kiwi and sometimes also flavors of lime zest, lychee or asparagus.


The wine region of Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.

News related to this wine

The Morey Saint Denis appellation seen by Laurent Lignier

Laurent Lignier from Domaine Hubert Lignier and Président of the winegrowers union, mentions the great diversity in the expression of the Morey-Saint-DenisPremier Cru wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​ ...

The Rully appellation seen by Felix Debavelaere

Felix Debavelaere, from Domaine Rois Mages mentions the different personnalities of the Rully appellation. It is not easy to put it in a single box, not only because it can be produced in red and white but also because the wines can show different characters according to where the vines are planted. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 2021). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgo ...

The Rully appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Rully appellation. Here the vineyard is planted on different hills which have very different gelogicial characteristics. It partly explains the great diversity in the expression of the Rully wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 20 ...

The word of the wine: Rich

Said of a complex and concentrated wine, whose power suggests a good capacity for ageing.

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