Domaine de la Commanderie - Philippe PainChinon Cuvée Selection
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Commanderie - Philippe Pain's Chinon Cuvée Selection.
Discover the grape variety: Blanc Auba
This variety was once found in the Gironde and Lot et Garonne. Its similarity to Ugni Blanc caused its disappearance, the latter being more productive. In the Entre deux Mers vineyards, it was common to find Ugni Blanc under the name Blanc Auba.
Informations about the Domaine de la Commanderie - Philippe Pain
The Domaine de la Commanderie - Philippe Pain is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Chinon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chinon
The wine region of Chinon is located in the region of Touraine of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marc Brédif or the Château de Saint Louans produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chinon are Cabernet franc, Chenin blanc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chinon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, eucalyptus or orange and sometimes also flavors of cola, fig or game.
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: Final
A more or less lasting impression that is felt in the mouth once the wine has been swallowed (or spat out in the case of a professional tasting). The finish can be short or persistent.
