Domaine RicardTasciaca Chenonceaux Touraine
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Tasciaca Chenonceaux Touraine of Domaine Ricard in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of tropical, citrus or minerality and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Tasciaca Chenonceaux Touraine
Pairings that work perfectly with Tasciaca Chenonceaux Touraine
Original food and wine pairings with Tasciaca Chenonceaux Touraine
The Tasciaca Chenonceaux Touraine of Domaine Ricard matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pan-fried salmon papillote, curried mouclade à la charentaise or vegan leek and tofu quiche.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Ricard's Tasciaca Chenonceaux Touraine.
Discover the grape variety: Aurore
Light, fruity whites with a pale colour, supple palate and medium acidity, showing simple aromas of white fruits (apple, pear), white flowers, citrus and discreet muscat notes. A thirst-quenching style, also made sparkling. Grown in the north-eastern United States (New York, Pennsylvania) and Canada (Ontario), well-adapted to cold continental viticultural climates. American white hybrid created in 1860 by Albert Seibel (Seibel 788 × Seibel 29).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Tasciaca Chenonceaux Touraine from Domaine Ricard are 2014, 2016, 2013
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: Filling
Gentle transfer from one barrel to another to oxygenate the wine, eliminate some of the lees and reduce the carbon dioxide (fizz) that was released during the fermentations.
