Winery Michel ChevreClos de l'Écotard Saumur
White wine
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).
The Clos de l'Écotard Saumur of the Winery Michel Chevre is in the top 60 of wines of Saumur.
Taste structure of the Clos de l'Écotard Saumur from the Winery Michel Chevre
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Clos de l'Écotard Saumur of Winery Michel Chevre in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Clos de l'Écotard Saumur of Winery Michel Chevre in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or quince and sometimes also flavors of minerality, pear or stone.
Food and wine pairings with Clos de l'Écotard Saumur
Pairings that work perfectly with Clos de l'Écotard Saumur
Original food and wine pairings with Clos de l'Écotard Saumur
The Clos de l'Écotard Saumur of Winery Michel Chevre matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of sliced tuna with tomato sauce, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or spanish omelette.
Details and technical informations about Winery Michel Chevre's Clos de l'Écotard Saumur.
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 Clos de l'Écotard Saumur from Winery Michel Chevre are 2017, 2014, 2018, 2015 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Michel Chevre
The Winery Michel Chevre is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saumur
The wine region of Saumur is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos Rougeard or the Domaine Guiberteau produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saumur are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saumur often reveals types of flavors of cream, graphite or petroleum and sometimes also flavors of green bell pepper, clove or cranberry.
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.
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The word of the wine: Saignée (rosé de)
Rosé wine made from a vat of black grapes after a short maceration period.
