Domaine du Bel AirClos Nouveau Bourgueil
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
The Clos Nouveau Bourgueil of the Domaine du Bel Air is in the top 10 of wines of Bourgueil.
Taste structure of the Clos Nouveau Bourgueil from the Domaine du Bel Air
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Clos Nouveau Bourgueil of Domaine du Bel Air in the region of Loire Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Clos Nouveau Bourgueil of Domaine du Bel Air in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, pepper or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, vegetal or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Clos Nouveau Bourgueil
Pairings that work perfectly with Clos Nouveau Bourgueil
Original food and wine pairings with Clos Nouveau Bourgueil
The Clos Nouveau Bourgueil of Domaine du Bel Air matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of lamb in spicy sauce, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or genuine chicken tagine olive and lemon confit tagine with argan oil.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Bel Air's Clos Nouveau Bourgueil.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Clos Nouveau Bourgueil from Domaine du Bel Air are 2016, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2009.
Informations about the Domaine du Bel Air
The Domaine du Bel Air is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Bourgueil to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bourgueil
Dominant Cabernet Franc on the Loire north bank in Touraine: reds with a dual profile depending on terroir. Gravelly wines near the river are supple and fruity (morello cherry, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry), age 2-5 years, accessible young. Tuffeau slope wines are more structured and tannic with leather, cocoa, roasted and spice notes, long ageing. Purple robe, finesse and well-integrated acidity, signature Loire Cabernet Franc elegance, neighbour to Chinon.
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: Acidic (flavor)
Acidity is present in all wines, and is essential in white wines. It is due to the presence of different organic acids in the wine, and is expressed in the mouth by a sensation of freshness combined with other elements, such as minerality or a note of bitterness. Moderately present, it brings relief and vivacity to the wine.
