Winery La Compagnie de la Vallée de la LoireSaumur
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Saumur
Pairings that work perfectly with Saumur
Original food and wine pairings with Saumur
The Saumur of Winery La Compagnie de la Vallée de la Loire matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, special' tagliatelle carbonara or boar in civet.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Compagnie de la Vallée de la Loire's Saumur.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saumur from Winery La Compagnie de la Vallée de la Loire are 2015, 2016
Informations about the Winery La Compagnie de la Vallée de la Loire
The Winery La Compagnie de la Vallée de la Loire is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saumur
Loire tuffeau mosaic: Chenin reigns in whites — dry to off-dry with notes of citrus, apple, pear, candied white fruits, white flowers and a chalky mineral touch, taut acidity and a saline finish. Cabernet Franc (Breton) the signature red, airy (violet, raspberry, plum, peppery touch, fine tannins) and a fruity rosé. Renowned traditional-method Saumur Brut. Anjou-Saumur AOC on limestone tuffeau, troglodyte cellars.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
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.
