Domaine PetrusLes Hauts de Char
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The Les Hauts de Char of the Domaine Petrus is in the top 0 of wines of Touraine.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Petrus's Les Hauts de Char.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot
An iconic family with varied profiles: fine, silky age-worthy reds (Pinot Noir) with cherry, raspberry and undergrowth aromas; lively mineral whites (Pinot Blanc/Weißburgunder); round spicy whites (Pinot Gris/Grauburgunder); fruity Champagne bases (Pinot Meunier/Spätburgunder). Stars of Burgundy, Alsace, Champagne, Germany and the New World. All mutations of a common Burgundian ancestor, among the world's greatest varieties.
Informations about the Domaine Petrus
The Domaine Petrus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Touraine
Signature Sauvignon as king of Touraine whites (~80% of plantings): dry, expressive with notes of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers, exotic fruit and a touch of boxwood, lively acidity — ideal aperitif. Gamay as a juicy, crunchy red (cherry, raspberry, discreet tannins), more structured Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry) and dense Côt to complete it. Chenin and Chardonnay among whites. Vast Loire AOC between Blois and Tours, tuffeau and flint.
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: N-M
Negociant-manipulant. Company that buys grapes, sometimes in addition to its own vineyard, elaborates and markets its champagne. Most of the big brands like Moët or Taittinger are N-M.
