The Domaine Éric Louis of Sancerre of Loire Valley

Domaine Éric Louis
The winery offers 25 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This estate is part of the Domaine Eric Louis.
It is ranked in the top 205 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Sancerre in the region of Loire Valley

The Domaine Éric Louis is one of the best wineries to follow in Sancerre.. It offers 25 wines for sale in of Sancerre to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the heart of the picturesque Loire region in France, nestled between the charming towns of Sancerre and Thauvenay, the Domaine Eric Louis is a hidden gem of French winemaking. Recognizable for its lush vineyards and centuries-old building, this estate perfectly illustrates the rural French charm imbued with tradition and elegance. The estate prides itself on being a family business, established in 1860 and managed by the fourth generation of the Louis family. Eric Louis, who named the estate, leads the wine production, bringing more than two decades of experience and passion to each bottle that leaves the cellar. With around 30 hectares of vineyards spread between Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Eric Louis offers a range of white, red, and rosé wines of the highest quality. Wine production at Domaine Eric Louis is done in harmony with nature, respecting the characteristics of the soil and environment. The estate is known for producing Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, two grape varieties that thrive in the cool climate of the Loire Valley. The region's unique terroir, mainly composed of flint, clay, and limestone, renders the Domaine's wines a distinct taste that is both complex and delicately balanced. Visiting Domaine Eric Louis is an unforgettable experience. In addition to wine tasting, visitors can enjoy a tour of the historic cellar, a former stone quarry rebuilt in 2002. There, the wines are aged in oak barrels, adding extra depth and sophistication to the final products. Domaine Eric Louis symbolizes the elegance, tradition, and innovation of French wine.

Top Domaine Éric Louis wines

Looking for the best Domaine Éric Louis wines in Sancerre among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Éric Louis 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 Éric Louis wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine Éric Louis

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Éric Louis

How Domaine Éric Louis wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of ham with leek fondue, hard-boiled eggs and gourmet muffins or cream and tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Éric Louis

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Éric Louis. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, cherry or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, kiwi or gooseberry. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Éric Louis. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Éric Louis

  • 2018With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.83/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Éric Louis.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Sancerre

The wine region of Sancerre is located in the region of Haute Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Edmond Vatan or the Domaine Jean-Paul Balland produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sancerre are Pinot noir, Chenin blanc and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sancerre often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, wood smoke or jasmine and sometimes also flavors of fennel, pink grapefruit or green bell pepper.

In the mouth of Sancerre is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 447 estates and châteaux in the of Sancerre, producing 1671 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sancerre go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food.

The top red wines of Domaine Éric Louis

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Éric Louis

How Domaine Éric Louis wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of piglet shoulder with melting baked apples, oven-baked veal cutlets or duck with olives.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Éric Louis

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Éric Louis. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, non oak or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of pepper, raspberry or minerality. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Éric Louis. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Éric Louis

  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.66/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Éric Louis.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine Éric Louis

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine Éric Louis

How Domaine Éric Louis wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of marinated mussels with parsley, tunisian tagine or melon and cucumber gazpacho.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Domaine Éric Louis

In the mouth the sparkling wine of Domaine Éric Louis. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine Éric Louis.

  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Douçâtre

Soft wine with a dominant sweetness at the expense of freshness.

The top pink wines of Domaine Éric Louis

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Éric Louis

How Domaine Éric Louis wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of wild rice salad with tuna, chicken chop suey or cold vegetable cake.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine Éric Louis

  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine Éric Louis.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Gris

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

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.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Éric Louis

Planning a wine route in the of Sancerre? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Éric Louis.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

News about Domaine Éric Louis and wines from the region

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Vergisson

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The word of the wine: Douçâtre

Soft wine with a dominant sweetness at the expense of freshness.

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