Supple, alcoholic reds with a light ruby colour, soft tannins and a broad palate with moderate acidity, showing understated aromas of red and dark fruits with garrigue notes. Late ripening, vigorous and productive. Found in southern blends of Côtes-du-Rhône AOC and local IGPs, grown in Vaucluse, Gard, Var and Ardèche. Native Provençal black variety, probably originating from Vaucluse.

Informations about the Domaine Du Chavigne

The winery offers 3 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Saumur in the region of Loire Valley

The Domaine Du Chavigne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 300000 of of France wines

In the top 30000 of of Saumur wines

In the top 150000 of sparkling wines

In the top 1500000 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.

The word of the wine: Downy mildew

Disease of the vine due to a fungus. Downy mildew is formidable because it attacks all the organs, from the stem to the grapes, including the leaves, in depth. It was against it that the famous copper and lime-based Bordeaux mixture was developed.