Château de FeslesLa Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec from the Château de Fesles
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec of Château de Fesles in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec of Château de Fesles in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus.
Food and wine pairings with La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec
Pairings that work perfectly with La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec
Original food and wine pairings with La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec
The La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec of Château de Fesles matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of garba ( ivory coast ), zucchini and goat cheese quiche or dauphine apples.
Details and technical informations about Château de Fesles's La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec from Château de Fesles are 2017, 2015, 2011, 2009 and 2010.
Informations about the Château de Fesles
The Château de Fesles is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 34 wines for sale in the of Anjou to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Anjou
The wine region of Anjou is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lacheteau or the Domaine Moncourt produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Anjou are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Anjou often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, caramel or bell pepper and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, cassis or mushroom.
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: Black Grenache
Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).
