The Winery Les Poëte of Touraine of Loire Valley

Winery Les Poëte
The winery offers 16 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 130 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Touraine in the region of Loire Valley

The Winery Les Poëte is one of the best wineries to follow in Touraine.. It offers 16 wines for sale in of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine Les Poëte is located in Touraine, France and is famed for its fabulous wine cellars. This property is known for the quality and variety of its wines produced from its nearby vineyards. The domain is situated in a region which benefits from a mild, sunny climate and long, hot, dry summers, not far from the famous city of Tours. The lands are composed of rich clay-limestone soil, reflected in the quality and taste of the wines produced. The Domaine Les Poëte consists of 7 hectares of well-maintained vineyards that produce a great number of quality wines. The range of vintages includes the white wine "Les Vieux Pruniers" which is made from a unique blend of seven grape varieties, the red "Cuvée des Vaches" produced from cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and malbec, and the white and red "Clos des Pots", produced only from cabernet franc, typical grape variety of the region. The grapes are carefully handpicked to preserve their unique character and optimum quality. Domaine Les Poëte also offers a wide range of wine-related products, including sparkling wines, sweeter wines and high-quality products produced using traditional methods of neighboring regions. The winemakers work tirelessly to offer their customers unique and incomparable vintages and remarkable service, which has allowed them to rank among France's most prestigious producers. Les Poëte promises its customers an exceptional and unique wine experience. Domaine Les Poëte invites its visitors to indulge in its wines and wander around its cellars. A visit includes a personal welcome and a guided tasting of the latest vintages. The winemakers offer walks in the vineyard and creative workshops for children.

Top Winery Les Poëte wines

Looking for the best Winery Les Poëte wines in Touraine among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Les Poëte wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Les Poëte wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Les Poëte

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Les Poëte

How Winery Les Poëte wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salmon koulibiac, scallops with saffron or ham and comté quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Les Poëte

On the nose the white wine of Winery Les Poëte. often reveals types of flavors of tropical, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of minerality, cheese or straw. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Les Poëte. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Les Poëte

  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Les Poëte.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Gris

Discovering 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 top red wines of Winery Les Poëte

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Les Poëte

How Winery Les Poëte wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pot roast, pork gyros or cassoulet.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Les Poëte

On the nose the red wine of Winery Les Poëte. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, raisin or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or dried fruit.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Les Poëte

  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.89/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Les Poëte.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Côt
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Gamay

Discover the grape variety: Côt

Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky robe, firm tannins and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, violet, cocoa, spice and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Absolute star of Cahors AOC on the Lot terraces, where it is called Auxerrois (minimum 70% in blends), and a global conqueror as Malbec in Argentina (Mendoza). Also found in Touraine (Côt de Loire) and the South-West. Autochthonous French variety from Quercy.

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Planning a wine route in the of Touraine? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Les Poëte.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris

Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.