Domaine MesliandCuvée François 1er Touraine-Amboise
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Côt and the Gamay noir.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée François 1er Touraine-Amboise
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée François 1er Touraine-Amboise
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée François 1er Touraine-Amboise
The Cuvée François 1er Touraine-Amboise of Domaine Mesliand matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, roast pork orloff or prime rib with chervil butter.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Mesliand's Cuvée François 1er Touraine-Amboise.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée François 1er Touraine-Amboise from Domaine Mesliand are 2014
Informations about the Domaine Mesliand
The Domaine Mesliand is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Touraine-Amboise to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Touraine-Amboise
AOC of the Loire Valley (Indre-et-Loire) around Amboise: since 2020, only AOC requiring 100% Côt (Malbec) in reds — atypical reds from massal selections, fine and silky tannins, long persistence, from supple to powerful depending on ageing. Rosés blending Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Côt and Gamay, fruity and fresh. 100% Chenin Blanc whites, taut and mineral. 60% reds, 30% rosés, 10% whites.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Sommelier
Person working in a restaurant and responsible for the wine service. The head sommelier is responsible for putting together the wine list, managing the sommelier brigade, and ensuring the sale of wines according to the dishes (food and wine pairing).
