Winery SaumurLe Bois Dore 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 Le Bois Dore Chenin Blanc from the Winery Saumur
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Bois Dore Chenin Blanc of Winery Saumur in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Le Bois Dore Chenin Blanc of Winery Saumur in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or lemon and sometimes also flavors of earth, citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Le Bois Dore Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Bois Dore Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Le Bois Dore Chenin Blanc
The Le Bois Dore Chenin Blanc of Winery Saumur matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of chinchards with white wine and grapes, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or chicken fajitas.
Details and technical informations about Winery Saumur's Le Bois Dore 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 Le Bois Dore Chenin Blanc from Winery Saumur are 2016, 2017, 2019
Informations about the Winery Saumur
The Winery Saumur is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saumur
The wine region of Saumur is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos Rougeard or the Domaine Guiberteau produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saumur are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saumur often reveals types of flavors of cream, graphite or petroleum and sometimes also flavors of green bell pepper, clove or cranberry.
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.
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The word of the wine: Carbonic maceration
Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.
