Les Maitres Vignerons de la GourmandiereTouraine Sauvignon
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Touraine Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Touraine Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Touraine Sauvignon
The Touraine Sauvignon of Les Maitres Vignerons de la Gourmandiere matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of tuna, pepper and tomato quiche, traditional tunisian couscous or quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese.
Details and technical informations about Les Maitres Vignerons de la Gourmandiere's Touraine Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Băbească Neagră
Light, fruity reds with a pale ruby robe, silky tannins and an airy, lively palate, with signature aromas of fresh red fruits (cherry, raspberry, redcurrant), soft spices and Moldavian floral notes. An elegant profile to drink young. Star of the Babeasca de Nicorești AOC in eastern Romania, among the oldest Romanian grapes. Native black grape of Romanian Moldavia, mainly grown at Nicorești.
Informations about the Les Maitres Vignerons de la Gourmandiere
The Les Maitres Vignerons de la Gourmandiere is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Touraine
Signature Sauvignon as king of Touraine whites (~80% of plantings): dry, expressive with notes of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers, exotic fruit and a touch of boxwood, lively acidity — ideal aperitif. Gamay as a juicy, crunchy red (cherry, raspberry, discreet tannins), more structured Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry) and dense Côt to complete it. Chenin and Chardonnay among whites. Vast Loire AOC between Blois and Tours, tuffeau and flint.
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: Fermentation
The process by which grape juice becomes wine, thanks to the action of yeasts that transform sugar into alcohol.
