Winery Henry MarionnetVinifera Chenin Blanc
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 Vinifera Chenin Blanc from the Winery Henry Marionnet
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinifera Chenin Blanc of Winery Henry Marionnet in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vinifera Chenin Blanc of Winery Henry Marionnet in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of citrus, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vinifera Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinifera Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Vinifera Chenin Blanc
The Vinifera Chenin Blanc of Winery Henry Marionnet matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of italian tabbouleh, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or old-fashioned chicken in a pot.
Details and technical informations about Winery Henry Marionnet's Vinifera Chenin Blanc.
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 Vinifera Chenin Blanc from Winery Henry Marionnet are 2016, 2015, 2017, 2014
Informations about the Winery Henry Marionnet
The Winery Henry Marionnet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 34 wines for sale in the of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Touraine
The wine region of Touraine is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Famille Bougrier or the Domaine Joel Delaunay produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Touraine are Cabernet franc, Gamay noir and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Touraine often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, tar or kiwi and sometimes also flavors of lime zest, lychee or asparagus.
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: Tastevin
Metal cup, wide and of low height, being used to mirror and taste the wine. Still used in wine brotherhoods for its emblematic and folkloric character, the tastevin has been replaced by the various tasting glasses.
