The Winery Lemaire Fournier of Vouvray of Loire Valley
The Winery Lemaire Fournier is one of the best wineries to follow in Vouvray.. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Vouvray to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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How Winery Lemaire Fournier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of hawaiian poke bowl, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or fricadella.
On the nose the white wine of Winery Lemaire Fournier. often reveals types of flavors of apples, apricot or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of honey, earth.
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 Winery Lemaire Fournier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of natural breton lobster, fish curry à la reunion or express cherry clafoutis.
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.
How Winery Lemaire Fournier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of shrimp risotto with curry, creole fish court-bouillon or the coughing cat's apple crumble.
Unique rosé wine made by blending white wine with a small amount of red Champagne. It is however possible to vinify the must directly into rosé.
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Corbeau 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 large bunches of grapes of medium size. The Corbeau Noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Provence & Corsica, Rhône Valley.
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On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...
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Unique rosé wine made by blending white wine with a small amount of red Champagne. It is however possible to vinify the must directly into rosé.