Winery François ChidaineLes Tuffeaux Montlouis Sur Loire
Sweet wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chenin Blanc.
In the mouth this sweet wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
The Les Tuffeaux Montlouis Sur Loire of the Winery François Chidaine is in the top 80 of wines of Montlouis-sur-Loire.
Taste structure of the Les Tuffeaux Montlouis Sur Loire from the Winery François Chidaine
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Tuffeaux Montlouis Sur Loire of Winery François Chidaine in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Les Tuffeaux Montlouis Sur Loire of Winery François Chidaine in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, straw or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Les Tuffeaux Montlouis Sur Loire
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Tuffeaux Montlouis Sur Loire
Original food and wine pairings with Les Tuffeaux Montlouis Sur Loire
The Les Tuffeaux Montlouis Sur Loire of Winery François Chidaine matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream), zucchini and goat cheese quiche or chakchouka.
Details and technical informations about Winery François Chidaine's Les Tuffeaux Montlouis Sur Loire.
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 Les Tuffeaux Montlouis Sur Loire from Winery François Chidaine are 2011, 2007, 2010, 2017 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery François Chidaine
The Winery François Chidaine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Montlouis-sur-Loire to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montlouis-sur-Loire
The wine region of Montlouis-sur-Loire is located in the region of Touraine of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine La Taille Aux Loups or the Domaine François Chidaine produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montlouis-sur-Loire are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montlouis-sur-Loire often reveals types of flavors of cream, toasty or almonds and sometimes also flavors of chalk, guava or dried apricot.
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: Balsamic
Aromas reminiscent of balsam, resin, incense, but also vanilla or liquorice wood.
