The Domaine Matignon of Loire Valley

Domaine Matignon
The winery offers 26 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 3730 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Loire Valley

The Domaine Matignon is one of the best wineries to follow in Vallée de la Loire.. It offers 26 wines for sale in of Loire Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Situated in the stunning setting of the heart of the Loire Valley in France, Domaine Matignon is a true masterpiece of viniculture. This region is renowned for its wines, and Domaine Matignon is undoubtedly one of its sparkling gems. For generations, the family who owns this estate has been cultivating it with love and expertise, perpetuating a high-quality winemaking tradition. Domaine Matignon sprawls across several hectares of vineyards, offering a visual spectacle of rows and rows of meticulously maintained vines. The soils of this estate are distinguishable from all others, a chalky and clay mix, the ideal terroir for a perfectly balanced wine. The cellar of Domaine Matignon is an almost magical place. It is clear from the first visit that it is not just a simple storage place for wine. This is where the art of winemaking comes alive, each bottle being created with care and attention to detail. Traditional winemaking techniques are adhered to, but they are combined with modern innovations to guarantee the best quality. The range of wines produced here is diverse, with a specialty for white and rosé wines. Chenin Blanc reigns here, producing highly appreciated wines for their perfect balance between acidity and fruity aroma. The rosé wines, based on Cabernet Franc, are refreshing and elegant, perfect for a summer afternoon. Although Domaine Matignon is a thriving winemaking enterprise, it is clear that the emphasis is on the creation of quality wines rather than quantity. This is reflected in the care given to each bottle produced - from the vineyard to the cellar - and in the indulgent and luxurious taste of each sip.

Top Domaine Matignon wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine Matignon

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Matignon

How Domaine Matignon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of express veal stew in a pressure cooker, texas style ribs / loin ribs or duck confit.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Matignon

  • 2014With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 2.80/5

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

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.

It's quite telling that this brief overview of the region's wines doesn't even mention the Loire Valley's two most famous wines - Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. White wines are clearly the strong point of the Loire Valley and represent the vast majority of production. A significant proportion of these are produced under PGI appellations, most commonly the IGP Loire (formerly Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France), which covers the whole region. The main white Grape varieties used for the production of white wines in the Loire Valley are Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne and, more popular than the traditional, Chardonnay.

The top white wines of Domaine Matignon

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Matignon

How Domaine Matignon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo, goat cheese and bacon quiche or spinach and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Matignon

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Matignon. often reveals types of flavors of tropical fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Matignon

  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5

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

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc

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.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine Matignon

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine Matignon

How Domaine Matignon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pot-au-feu, traditional flemish carbonades or duck with vanilla (reunion island).

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

  • Grolleau
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Heart-to-heart

Small stem from a quick bud that is removed during thinning.

The top pink wines of Domaine Matignon

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Matignon

How Domaine Matignon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or poultry such as recipes of leg of lamb in butterfly (barbecue), mackerel fillets (quick bake) or nachos (chicken).

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine Matignon

  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5

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

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grolleau

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top sweet wines of Domaine Matignon

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine Matignon

How Domaine Matignon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of mature and hard cheese, fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of savoyard crust or cheese crust, the coughing cat's apple crumble or salmon with roquefort in foil.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine Matignon

On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine Matignon. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, citrus fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of Domaine Matignon. is a with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine Matignon

  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine Matignon.

  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Metis (grape variety)

A grape variety resulting from the crossing of two varieties of the same species. For example, pinotage (a South African grape variety) is the result of crossing pinot noir and cinsault.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Matignon

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

Discover the grape variety: Grolleau

Grolleau noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Loire Valley). 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 large bunches of grapes of medium size. Grolleau noir can be found in several vineyards: Loire Valley, South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Languedoc & Roussillon.

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