Winery Philippe RichardVieilles Vignes Chinon
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Chinon
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Chinon
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Chinon
The Vieilles Vignes Chinon of Winery Philippe Richard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork chops with potatoes, country-style snow peas or duck aiguillettes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Philippe Richard's Vieilles Vignes Chinon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Chinon from Winery Philippe Richard are 2012
Informations about the Winery Philippe Richard
The Winery Philippe Richard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Touraine
Signature Sauvignon as king of Touraine whites (~80% of plantings): dry, expressive with notes of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers, exotic fruit and a touch of boxwood, lively acidity — ideal aperitif. Gamay as a juicy, crunchy red (cherry, raspberry, discreet tannins), more structured Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry) and dense Côt to complete it. Chenin and Chardonnay among whites. Vast Loire AOC between Blois and Tours, tuffeau and flint.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Round
Said of a wine that is harmonious and smooth, offering no harshness in the mouth.
