Domaine RicardLe Clos de Vouriou
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Le Clos de Vouriou of Domaine Ricard in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Le Clos de Vouriou
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Clos de Vouriou
Original food and wine pairings with Le Clos de Vouriou
The Le Clos de Vouriou of Domaine Ricard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of puchero.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Ricard's Le Clos de Vouriou.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Clos de Vouriou from Domaine Ricard are 2016, 2015, 2014
Informations about the Domaine Ricard
The Domaine Ricard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 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: Breeding
It can last for several years. The bottles are stacked in the cellars and waited for the light and heat. The yeasts gradually give the wine compounds that enrich it. A long maturation is a guarantee of quality.
