Domaine Philippe TessierLa Porte Dorée
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Romorantin.
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Porte Dorée of Domaine Philippe Tessier in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of butter, minerality or pear.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Philippe Tessier's La Porte Dorée.
Discover the grape variety: Romorantin
Romorantin is a white grape variety named after the town in the Loir-et-Cher region where it originated. It was François 1er who planted the first Romorantin vines here in 1519, and it has gradually been replaced by Sauvignon, considered more aromatic, and is only planted in the Loir-et-Cher region, where it is the source of the Cour-Cheverny AOC. Its bunches of small white berries, which turn pink when ripe, are resistant to grey rot. Cour-Cheverny wines are fruity white wines with aromas of white flowers, citrus fruit and honey. Their lively, full-bodied character means they can be enjoyed after a few years' storage.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Porte Dorée from Domaine Philippe Tessier are 2017, 2015, 2016, 2014 and 2018.
Informations about the Domaine Philippe Tessier
The Domaine Philippe Tessier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Cour-Cheverny to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cour-Cheverny
The wine region of Cour-Cheverny is located in the region of Cheverny of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Philippe Tessier or the Domaine François Cazin - Le Petit Chambord produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cour-Cheverny are Romorantin, Chardonnay and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cour-Cheverny often reveals types of flavors of apples, earthy or beeswax and sometimes also flavors of butter, lime or almonds.
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: Burgundy piece
228-litre barrel.
