The Domaine du Taillant is one of the world's great estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in of Charentais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine du Taillant wines in Charentais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine du Taillant wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine du Taillant wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine du Taillant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, baked bread (tomato, mushroom, ham, cheese) or duck pot au feu.
The wine region of Charentais is located in the region of Atlantique of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Garancille or the Domaine de Garancille produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Charentais are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Charentais often reveals types of flavors of black fruits, green apple or butter and sometimes also flavors of floral, fresh cut grass or gooseberry.
In the mouth of Charentais is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 75 estates and châteaux in the of Charentais, producing 225 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Charentais go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
How Domaine du Taillant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of chicken bonne femme, congolese pondu or goat cheese and bacon quiche.
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
How Domaine du Taillant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
It is the set of techniques that allow for the pleasant combination of food and wine. Food and wine pairing is based on a few basic principles, such as similarity, complementarity or contrast, and involves all the elements that make up the wine and the food (flavours, textures, aromas, etc.).
How Domaine du Taillant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef mironton or duck confit.
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
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Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.
