The Domaine Eric Hérault of Chinon of Loire Valley

Domaine Eric Hérault
The winery offers 10 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 77 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Chinon in the region of Loire Valley

The Domaine Eric Hérault is one of the world's great estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in of Chinon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the heart of the charming winemaking region of Chinon, France, the Eric Hérault estate is a renowned vineyard that charms as much for its picturesque environment as the exceptional quality of its wines. Occupying a lush and fertile land dotted with carefully maintained vines, it is a true tribute to French vineyard heritage. The Eric Hérault estate is first and foremost the product of a man's passion, Eric Hérault, a fervent oenology enthusiast who has decided to devote his life to the creation of premier wines. Stemming from a long family tradition dating back several generations, winemaking is for him more than a profession, it is a true vocation. The location of the estate is strategic. The vines benefit from a temperate climate, essential for the making of quality red and rosé wines. The soils, consisting mainly of clay and limestone, give the wines an incomparable richness and complexity. The Eric Hérault estate distinguishes itself by its commitment to responsible farming practices. Concerned with preserving the environment and the quality of his grapes, the estate adopts work methods respectful of nature, limiting the use of chemical products and favoring manual techniques. The expertise of the Eric Hérault estate is reflected in a range of wines that are both rich and subtle. The red wines, crafted from Cabernet Franc grapes, are known for their structure and aromatic bouquet marked by notes of red fruit. The rosés, lighter and fruitier, stand out for their freshness and finesity. Discovering the Eric Hérault estate would not be complete without a visit to the cellar, a true sanctuary where the wines are aged in oak barrels with the utmost care.

Top Domaine Eric Hérault wines

Looking for the best Domaine Eric Hérault wines in Chinon among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Eric Hérault wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Eric Hérault wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine Eric Hérault

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Eric Hérault

How Domaine Eric Hérault wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of lamb shoulder cooked for 5 hours, summer tuna quiche or jambalaya (louisiana).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Eric Hérault

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Eric Hérault. often reveals types of flavors of coffee, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of earth. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Eric Hérault. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Eric Hérault

  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Eric Hérault.

  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering 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.

In the mouth of Chinon is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 290 estates and châteaux in the of Chinon, producing 865 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chinon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Domaine Eric Hérault

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Eric Hérault

How Domaine Eric Hérault wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of tuna, pepper and tomato quiche, salmon and goat cheese quiche or yassa chicken (senegal).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Eric Hérault

In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Eric Hérault. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Eric Hérault

  • 2017With an average score of 4.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Eric Hérault.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.

The top pink wines of Domaine Eric Hérault

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Eric Hérault

How Domaine Eric Hérault wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The word of the wine: Great wine

In the Bordeaux vineyards, the grand vin is the main wine of the château, although a "second wine" is usually produced. It is a wine of lesser ageing made from the youngest vines.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Eric Hérault

Planning a wine route in the of Chinon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Eric Hérault.

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.

News about Domaine Eric Hérault and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Great wine

In the Bordeaux vineyards, the grand vin is the main wine of the château, although a "second wine" is usually produced. It is a wine of lesser ageing made from the youngest vines.

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