The Domaine Octavie of Touraine of Loire Valley

Domaine Octavie - Clos des Méres
The winery offers 12 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 157 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Touraine in the region of Loire Valley
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The Domaine Octavie is one of the best wineries to follow in Touraine.. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Octavie wines

Looking for the best Domaine Octavie wines in Touraine among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Octavie 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 Domaine Octavie wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine Octavie

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Octavie

How Domaine Octavie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of italian tabbouleh, wok of pointed cabbage with shrimps and lemongrass bo bun style or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Octavie

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Octavie. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, cheese or oak and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, microbio or earth.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Octavie

  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.72/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Octavie.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Touraine

The wine region of Touraine is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Famille Bougrier or the Domaine Joel Delaunay produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Touraine are Cabernet franc, Gamay noir and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Touraine often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, tar or kiwi and sometimes also flavors of lime zest, lychee or asparagus.

In the mouth of Touraine is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 638 estates and châteaux in the of Touraine, producing 1688 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Touraine go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine Octavie

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine Octavie

How Domaine Octavie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork chops with veal stock sauce, endives with ham or duck breast with goat cheese and local ham.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Domaine Octavie

On the nose the sparkling wine of Domaine Octavie. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine Octavie.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

The top red wines of Domaine Octavie

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Octavie

How Domaine Octavie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, quick couscous or imene's tunisian ojja.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Octavie

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Octavie. often reveals types of flavors of earth.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Octavie

  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Octavie.

  • Côt
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay

The word of the wine: Black Grenache

Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).

The top pink wines of Domaine Octavie

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Octavie

How Domaine Octavie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine Octavie.

  • Pineau D'Aunis

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Octavie

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 Domaine Octavie.

Discover the grape variety: Pineau d'Aunis

The wines produced in the Vendôme region are of excellent quality thanks to an exceptional grape variety: pineau d'aunis. For example, the red wines of the region, with their aromas of ripe red fruit and sweet spices, are a blend of Pineau d'Aunis, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. The Vendôme hillsides are less than 200 km southwest of Paris. Pineau d'Aunis, a vigorous black grape variety, was first cultivated in the 9th century. It is characterized by a late budburst. Moreover, its foliage partially reddens in autumn. Although it is difficult to grow, Pineau d'Aunis is a high-yielding grape variety, producing between 40 and 80 hectolitres per hectare. It produces a wine with low alcohol content, supple, light-coloured and very aromatic. The "Pineau d'Aunis" grape variety is used as a single variety for the production of Coteaux du Vendômois. On the other hand, it is used in blends for Anjou, Rosé d'Anjou, Crémant de vallée de la Loire, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Saumur, Saumur Champigny, Coteaux du Loir and Touraine. Finally, it is an accessory grape variety for Valençay.

News about Domaine Octavie and wines from the region

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While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...

The word of the wine: Black Grenache

Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).

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