Domaine Olga RaffaultChamp-Chenin Chinon
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Champ-Chenin Chinon from the Domaine Olga Raffault
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Champ-Chenin Chinon of Domaine Olga Raffault in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Champ-Chenin Chinon of Domaine Olga Raffault in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, minerality or lemon.
Food and wine pairings with Champ-Chenin Chinon
Pairings that work perfectly with Champ-Chenin Chinon
Original food and wine pairings with Champ-Chenin Chinon
The Champ-Chenin Chinon of Domaine Olga Raffault matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of salmon pavés en papillote, cream and tuna quiche or spicy crispy chicken.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Olga Raffault's Champ-Chenin Chinon.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Champ-Chenin Chinon from Domaine Olga Raffault are 2015, 2018, 2017, 1993 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine Olga Raffault
The Domaine Olga Raffault is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Chinon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chinon
The wine region of Chinon is located in the region of Touraine of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marc Brédif or the Château de Saint Louans produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chinon are Cabernet franc, Chenin blanc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chinon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, eucalyptus or orange and sometimes also flavors of cola, fig or game.
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.
The word of the wine: Barbarossa
A black wine and table grape variety grown in Corsica, which is used in the ajaccio appellation.
