The Winery Guy Allion of Touraine of Loire Valley

Winery Guy Allion - A Sauvignon
The winery offers 37 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 36 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Touraine in the region of Loire Valley
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The Winery Guy Allion is one of the world's great estates. It offers 37 wines for sale in of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Guy Allion wines

Looking for the best Winery Guy Allion wines in Touraine among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Guy Allion 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 Winery Guy Allion wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Guy Allion

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Guy Allion

How Winery Guy Allion wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salmon with honey and soy, scallops or zucchini and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Guy Allion

On the nose the white wine of Winery Guy Allion. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, gooseberry or cream and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, floral or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Guy Allion

  • 2019With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.83/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Guy Allion.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Touraine

The wine region of Touraine is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Famille Bougrier or the Domaine Joel Delaunay produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Touraine are Cabernet franc, Gamay noir and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Touraine often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, tar or kiwi and sometimes also flavors of lime zest, lychee or asparagus.

In the mouth of Touraine is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 638 estates and châteaux in the of Touraine, producing 1688 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Touraine go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Guy Allion

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Guy Allion

How Winery Guy Allion wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of spanish seafood paella, chicken breast with cream and mushrooms or basil and cherry tomato clafoutis.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Guy Allion

In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Guy Allion. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Guy Allion

  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.20/5
  • 2007With an average score of 2.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Guy Allion.

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Côt

Ribs have travelled a long way! In the Middle Ages it was indeed cultivated in the Yonne region. In Bordeaux, it was used in the production of vins clairets and was present in the Loire Valley where today it is only used in the AOC Touraine and Rosé d'Anjou. It goes by different names: Malbec in Bordeaux or Auxerrois in Cahors, in the Quercy vineyards, where it flourishes.it is a very old red grape variety with medium-sized bunches and berries with melting, juicy and sweet flesh. Very sensitive to frost, disease and temperature changes, it is very productive if preserved and if it reaches a good maturity.côt is used in the vineyards of several major appellations such as the AOC Médoc, Graves, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Bergerac, Pécharmant, Buzet, Malepère, Marcillac... Wines made from this grape variety are fruity, tannic, deep in colour and have good ageing potential Cultivated on a surface of 5.000 hectares in France, the côt is also very present in Argentina and Chile.

The top red wines of Winery Guy Allion

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Guy Allion

How Winery Guy Allion wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of quick meatloaf, rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and... or chicken wrap.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Guy Allion

On the nose the red wine of Winery Guy Allion. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, oak or smoke and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or ash.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Guy Allion

  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.72/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Guy Allion.

  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Côt

The word of the wine: Consistency

In tasting, it is the equivalent of chewing (the chewiness of a tannic red wine is also mentioned). We then speak of firmness, fluidity, softness, hardness, and why not the crunchiness of an early wine by reference to the grape.

The top pink wines of Winery Guy Allion

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Guy Allion

How Winery Guy Allion wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of piglet shoulder with melting baked apples, rabbit socks in gibelotte or duck aiguillettes with apples.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Guy Allion

  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Guy Allion.

  • Gamay
  • Cabernet Franc

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.

The top sweet wines of Winery Guy Allion

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Guy Allion

How Winery Guy Allion wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of grilled tuna with mediterranean marinade, chinese noodles with shrimp or broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Guy Allion

  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Guy Allion.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

The word of the wine: Balsamic

Aromas reminiscent of balsam, resin, incense, but also vanilla or liquorice wood.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Guy Allion

Planning a wine route in the of Touraine? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Guy Allion.

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.

News about Winery Guy Allion and wines from the region

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While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...

The word of the wine: Consistency

In tasting, it is the equivalent of chewing (the chewiness of a tannic red wine is also mentioned). We then speak of firmness, fluidity, softness, hardness, and why not the crunchiness of an early wine by reference to the grape.

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