Chateau de l'EperonniereCroix Picot Savennières
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chenin Blanc.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Croix Picot Savennières from the Chateau de l'Eperonniere
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Croix Picot Savennières of Chateau de l'Eperonniere in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Croix Picot Savennières of Chateau de l'Eperonniere in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or minerality.
Food and wine pairings with Croix Picot Savennières
Pairings that work perfectly with Croix Picot Savennières
Original food and wine pairings with Croix Picot Savennières
The Croix Picot Savennières of Chateau de l'Eperonniere matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of tuna flan with leek coulis, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or roast turkey in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Chateau de l'Eperonniere's Croix Picot Savennières.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Croix Picot Savennières from Chateau de l'Eperonniere are 2017, 2010, 2016, 2014 and 2015.
Informations about the Chateau de l'Eperonniere
The Chateau de l'Eperonniere is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Savennières to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Savennières
The wine region of Savennières is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Eric Morgat Vigneron or the Domaine Eric Morgat Vigneron produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Savennières are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Savennières often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, bruised apple or lemon pith and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, banana or jasmine.
The wine region of Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.
The word of the wine: Deep
A rich, complex wine that lingers on the palate and gradually reveals a strong potential for aroma and structure.
