The Domaine du Chapitre of Touraine of Loire Valley

Domaine du Chapitre
The winery offers 20 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 144 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Touraine in the region 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.

Top Domaine du Chapitre wines

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.

The top white wines of Domaine du Chapitre

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine du Chapitre

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.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine du Chapitre

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 best vintages in the white wines of Domaine du Chapitre

  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine du Chapitre.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discovering 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.

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.

The top red wines of Domaine du Chapitre

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine du Chapitre

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.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Chapitre

  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine du Chapitre.

  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Gamay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Côt

Discover the grape variety: Côt

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.

The top pink wines of Domaine du Chapitre

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine du Chapitre

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.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine du Chapitre.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay

The word of the wine: Fleshed out

A full-bodied, tasty and fleshy wine, with velvety and smooth tannins.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine du Chapitre

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine du Chapitre

How Domaine du Chapitre wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

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.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine du Chapitre

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

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

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.