The Domaine du Chapitre of Touraine of Loire Valley
The Domaine du Chapitre is one of the best wineries to follow in Touraine.. It offers 20 wines for sale in of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine du Chapitre wines in Touraine among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine du Chapitre 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 du Chapitre wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine du Chapitre wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of sea bream with sweet spices, linguine with shrimp and spicy tomato sauce or cream and tuna quiche.
On the nose the white wine of Domaine du Chapitre. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or lemon and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine du Chapitre. is a .
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.
In the mouth of Touraine is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 638 estates and châteaux in the of Touraine, producing 1688 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Touraine go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
How Domaine du Chapitre wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of navarin of lamb, thai green curry or shepherd's pie and leek fondue.
Ribs have travelled a long way! In the Middle Ages it was indeed cultivated in the Yonne region. In Bordeaux, it was used in the production of vins clairets and was present in the Loire Valley where today it is only used in the AOC Touraine and Rosé d'Anjou. It goes by different names: Malbec in Bordeaux or Auxerrois in Cahors, in the Quercy vineyards, where it flourishes.it is a very old red grape variety with medium-sized bunches and berries with melting, juicy and sweet flesh. Very sensitive to frost, disease and temperature changes, it is very productive if preserved and if it reaches a good maturity.côt is used in the vineyards of several major appellations such as the AOC Médoc, Graves, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Bergerac, Pécharmant, Buzet, Malepère, Marcillac... Wines made from this grape variety are fruity, tannic, deep in colour and have good ageing potential Cultivated on a surface of 5.000 hectares in France, the côt is also very present in Argentina and Chile.
How Domaine du Chapitre wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or poultry such as recipes of pastasotto pepper merguez (risotto style pasta), rice croquettes with salmon or homemade meat/goat ravioli.
A full-bodied, tasty and fleshy wine, with velvety and smooth tannins.
How Domaine du Chapitre wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
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Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.