Château du MaillonMuscadet-Sevre et Maine Sur Lie
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Muscadet-Sevre et Maine Sur Lie from the Château du Maillon
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Muscadet-Sevre et Maine Sur Lie of Château du Maillon in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Muscadet-Sevre et Maine Sur Lie
Pairings that work perfectly with Muscadet-Sevre et Maine Sur Lie
Original food and wine pairings with Muscadet-Sevre et Maine Sur Lie
The Muscadet-Sevre et Maine Sur Lie of Château du Maillon matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of pike quenelles with lobster bisque sauce, tuna wraps or baked cod à la provençale.
Details and technical informations about Château du Maillon's Muscadet-Sevre et Maine Sur Lie.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine Sur Lie from Château du Maillon are 2016, 2015, 2018
Informations about the Château du Maillon
The Château du Maillon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine
The wine region of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine is located in the region of Muscadet of Muscadet of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de l'Ecu or the Domaine de Bellevue produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine are Melon, Muscadelle and Folle blanche, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Muscadet-Sevre et Maine often reveals types of flavors of cream, asparagus or baked apple and sometimes also flavors of honeydew melon, hay or citrus zest.
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: Deep
A rich, complex wine that lingers on the palate and gradually reveals a strong potential for aroma and structure.
