Winery Guy AllionA Sauvignon
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
The A Sauvignon of the Winery Guy Allion is in the top 80 of wines of Touraine.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the A Sauvignon of Winery Guy Allion in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, peach or butter.
Food and wine pairings with A Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with A Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with A Sauvignon
The A Sauvignon of Winery Guy Allion matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of tagliatelle with fresh salmon, brochette of scallops and prawns or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Guy Allion's A Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Mondeuse
Mondeuse noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Savoie). 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. Mondeuse noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Savoie & Bugey, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Provence & Corsica, Rhône Valley, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of A Sauvignon from Winery Guy Allion are 2016, 2014, 2011, 2018 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Guy Allion
The Winery Guy Allion is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
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.
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.
