Winery Joseph Balland-ChapuisLe Vallon Sancerre Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Le Vallon Sancerre Blanc from the Winery Joseph Balland-Chapuis
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Vallon Sancerre Blanc of Winery Joseph Balland-Chapuis in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Le Vallon Sancerre Blanc of Winery Joseph Balland-Chapuis in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, lemon or vegetal.
Food and wine pairings with Le Vallon Sancerre Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Vallon Sancerre Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Le Vallon Sancerre Blanc
The Le Vallon Sancerre Blanc of Winery Joseph Balland-Chapuis matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of broccoli gratin, panga curry or mussels with curry.
Details and technical informations about Winery Joseph Balland-Chapuis's Le Vallon Sancerre Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Courbu
Courbu is indigenous to the Pyrenean vineyards. This white grape variety is part of the Jurançon family. Three clones are recognized in this variety, which buds in the medium term, develops regularly and has satisfactory productivity. The way in which the shoots form is characteristic. Initially upright, they bend and curve, giving a parasol-like finish to the vine. A vigorous rootstock is recommended to see the Courbu develop and mature at a late age. The small clusters display quite distinctive features. Not necessarily winged, they are pignate and stocky, with a rounded or rather flattened shape. A light pink veil covers the most mature berries, but the original colour varies from yellow-green to golden white. Vinification enhances the juice of this variety. The bouquet becomes more refined with age under a pale yellow colour. Dry or sweet, this wine is always remarkably fine.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Vallon Sancerre Blanc from Winery Joseph Balland-Chapuis are 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Joseph Balland-Chapuis
The Winery Joseph Balland-Chapuis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Sancerre to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sancerre
The wine region of Sancerre is located in the region of Haute Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Edmond Vatan or the Domaine Jean-Paul Balland produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sancerre are Pinot noir, Chenin blanc and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sancerre often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, wood smoke or jasmine and sometimes also flavors of fennel, pink grapefruit or green bell pepper.
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: Shoulder
The upper part of the bottle located at the base of the shoulder-shaped neck.
