Domaine Masson-BlondeletThauvenay 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 Thauvenay Sancerre Blanc from the Domaine Masson-Blondelet
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Thauvenay Sancerre Blanc of Domaine Masson-Blondelet in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Thauvenay Sancerre Blanc of Domaine Masson-Blondelet in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, tropical or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or green apple.
Food and wine pairings with Thauvenay Sancerre Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Thauvenay Sancerre Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Thauvenay Sancerre Blanc
The Thauvenay Sancerre Blanc of Domaine Masson-Blondelet matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of rabbit in sauce, quenelles in nantua sauce or creole chipolatas.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Masson-Blondelet's Thauvenay Sancerre Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Tinta Francisca
Supple, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and charming palate, showing simple aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), plum, gentle spices and floral notes. Airy, confidential profile. A very minor component of traditional Port blends, it represents part of the ampelographic heritage of the Douro. Native Portuguese black variety of the Douro, grown in confidential quantities among the ancient studied cultivars.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Thauvenay Sancerre Blanc from Domaine Masson-Blondelet are 2016, 2015, 2017, 2014 and 2009.
Informations about the Domaine Masson-Blondelet
The Domaine Masson-Blondelet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Sancerre to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sancerre
World reference for taut Sauvignon Blanc: exclusive signature white king — dry and mineral with notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), vine peach, pear, exotic fruit, white flowers and signature gun-flint, lively acidity and a racy finish according to soils (limestone, flint, clay). Subtler than NZ or Chile, ages 5-10 years. Rare airy Pinot Noir reds (cherry, raspberry) and saline rosés. AOC on the Loire's left bank (Centre), hills at 200-400 m.
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: Extraction
All the methods (pumping over, punching down) that allow the colour and tannins to be extracted from the grape skin during maceration, before fermentation begins. It is also possible to macerate after fermentation, but gently, so as not to extract the tannins from the seeds, which are greener. Because of its solvent power, alcohol favours extraction.
