Domaine DutertreCuvée Francois 1er Touraine-Amboise
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec and the Gamay noir.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée Francois 1er Touraine-Amboise of Domaine Dutertre in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Francois 1er Touraine-Amboise
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Francois 1er Touraine-Amboise
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Francois 1er Touraine-Amboise
The Cuvée Francois 1er Touraine-Amboise of Domaine Dutertre matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of pasticcio (greece), grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or dal lentils with coconut milk.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Dutertre's Cuvée Francois 1er Touraine-Amboise.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Francois 1er Touraine-Amboise from Domaine Dutertre are 2017, 2016
Informations about the Domaine Dutertre
The Domaine Dutertre is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Touraine-Amboise to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Touraine-Amboise
AOC of the Loire Valley (Indre-et-Loire) around Amboise: since 2020, only AOC requiring 100% Côt (Malbec) in reds — atypical reds from massal selections, fine and silky tannins, long persistence, from supple to powerful depending on ageing. Rosés blending Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Côt and Gamay, fruity and fresh. 100% Chenin Blanc whites, taut and mineral. 60% reds, 30% rosés, 10% whites.
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: Fulfilled
Said of a wine at its peak that is balanced and offers all its aromatic potential.
