The Domaine Toussaint of Vouvray of Loire Valley

Domaine Toussaint - Vouvray Blanc
The winery offers 12 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 46 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Vouvray in the region of Loire Valley

The Domaine Toussaint is one of the world's great estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Vouvray to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Toussaint wines

Looking for the best Domaine Toussaint wines in Vouvray among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Toussaint 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 Toussaint wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine Toussaint

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Toussaint

How Domaine Toussaint wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of braids of sole and salmon with morels, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or chicken tenderloins with lemon cream.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Toussaint

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Toussaint. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, straw or yellow apple and sometimes also flavors of floral, citrus fruit or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Toussaint. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Toussaint

  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

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

  • Chenin Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Vouvray

Vouvray is the most famous and most respected appellation of the Loire Valley's Touraine growing region. The title covers white wines of various styles (sweet wine, dry, still and sparkling), from eight villages around the medieval town of Vouvray, on the northern banks of the Loire river. Vouvray is the flagship wine of the Chenin Blanc grape (or Pineau de la Loire as it is known there), followed ever-closer by Savennieres and the sweet whites of Anjou. Few wine regions in the world use Chenin to the same extent.

None showcase the variety's aromas and flavors with such focus and diversity. South Africa's annual Chenin Blanc production far exceeds that of France. However only the very best South African Chenin Blancs have anything like the textural balance or aromatic depth of Vouvray. (© Copyright Wine-Searcher) One key characteristic of quality Vouvray wines is their remarkable long life.

Many bottles more than 30 years old often show stunning freshness and life. This is largely down to Chenin Blanc's naturally high level of acidity, which acts as a preservative and allows the wine to develop for decades. Also vital is Chenin's intense aromatic composition, which is sufficiently robust to survive extended ageing. In their youth Vouvrays are characterized by aromas of acacia blossom, quince and green apples.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine Toussaint

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine Toussaint

How Domaine Toussaint wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of mi sao, leek and fresh salmon tart or shrimp acras.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Domaine Toussaint

On the nose the sparkling wine of Domaine Toussaint. often reveals types of flavors of yeast, microbio or tree fruit.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine Toussaint.

  • Pinot Noir

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 Toussaint

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

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.

News about Domaine Toussaint and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Acidic (flavor)

Acidity is present in all wines, and is essential in white wines. It is due to the presence of different organic acids in the wine, and is expressed in the mouth by a sensation of freshness combined with other elements, such as minerality or a note of bitterness. Moderately present, it brings relief and vivacity to the wine.