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 beef with panang curry (red curry), lentils and morteau sausages or duck parmentier.

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

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.

). Fine, crunchy Cabernet Franc reds (Chinon, Bourgueil) on raspberry and ripe pepper. Elegant Crémants. ~70,000 ha, oceanic climate over 800 km.

Wines for fine dining.

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 smoked salmon burger - chive cream, zucchini quiche or traditional tunisian couscous.

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: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

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 sautéed pork with pineapple, guinea fowl with cabbage or whole duck casserole with white wine.

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

  • Grolleau
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Decommissioning

Removal of the right to the appellation of origin of a wine; it is then marketed as Vin de France.

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 lamb tagine with honey and dried fruits, tomato, zucchini and tuna flan or milanese cutlets like in italy.

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: Chardonnay

Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.

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 crozet gratin, apple cake or chicken fillets with gorgonzola.

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: Free-run wine

The free-run wine is the wine that flows out of the vat by gravity at the time of running off. The marc soaked in wine is then pressed to extract a rich and tannic wine. Free-run wine and press wine are then aged separately and eventually blended by the winemaker in proportions defined according to the type of wine being made.

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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: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

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