The Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau) is one of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in of Vouvray to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau) wines in Vouvray among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau) 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 Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau) wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of brasucade of mussels from languedoc, gratin of coquillettes with ham or steamed carrots with saffron.
On the nose the sparkling wine of Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau). often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, citrus or stone. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau). is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
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.
How Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of salmon steaks with lemon and shallot sauce, spinach and goat cheese quiche or broccoli gratin.
On the nose the white wine of Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau). often reveals types of flavors of tropical, citrus or peach and sometimes also flavors of green apple, minerality or apricot. In the mouth the white wine of Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau). is a with a nice freshness.
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
How Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of mature and hard cheese, fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of irish tartiflette, apple cake or gratin dauphinois with roquefort cheese.
On the nose the sweet wine of Château Gaudrelle (Alexandre Monmousseau). often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or ginger.
Protected geographical indication. Equivalent to vin de pays in European regulations.
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Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
