Domaine de MénardSauvignon Blanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sauvignon Blanc of Domaine de Ménard in the region of Comté Tolosan often reveals types of flavors of tropical, citrus or green apple and sometimes also flavors of lime, minerality or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon Blanc of Domaine de Ménard matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of spaghetti with salmon, mussels with bleu de bresse or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Ménard's Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Schuyler
Fruity reds with a characteristic foxy flavour, a sustained ruby robe, supple tannins and a light palate with moderate acidity, featuring aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and typical Labrusca notes (wild strawberry). Early-ripening and cold-hardy. Grown in the north-eastern United States (New York) and Canada (Ontario) for simple wines and fresh consumption. American black hybrid variety obtained in 1947 by Cornell University.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvignon Blanc from Domaine de Ménard are 2016, 2017, 2018
Informations about the Domaine de Ménard
The Domaine de Ménard is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Gascogne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne
Reference for accessible dry whites of the South-West: signature Colombard as white king — lively and aromatic with notes of lemon, grapefruit, mango, passion fruit, white flowers and a touch of green citrus, brisk acidity and moderate alcohol (9-11%) — a gourmet aperitif. Straight Ugni Blanc in the blend, more floral Sauvignon and rounder Gros Manseng as complements. A few honeyed sweet wines. Vast Gers IGP (Armagnac), oceanic climate, clay-limestone soils.
The wine region of Comté Tolosan
IGP covering all of southwest France across 12 departments, a broad and accessible palette. On the Garonne right bank, supple reds dominate: signature Merlot with signature notes of plum, ripe cherry, cocoa and a herbaceous touch, round tannins. Firm Cabernet, spicy Syrah, tannic local Tannat. Left bank for whites: vivid Colombard and Gros Manseng (citrus, grapefruit, exotic fruits), aromatic Sauvignon.
The word of the wine: Budding
Phase of the vegetative cycle of the vine corresponding to the bursting of the buds and the appearance of the first leaves.
