Domaine Richard LeroyLes Noëls de Montbenault Anjou
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chenin Blanc.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Les Noëls de Montbenault Anjou from the Domaine Richard Leroy
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Noëls de Montbenault Anjou of Domaine Richard Leroy in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Les Noëls de Montbenault Anjou
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Noëls de Montbenault Anjou
Original food and wine pairings with Les Noëls de Montbenault Anjou
The Les Noëls de Montbenault Anjou of Domaine Richard Leroy matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of skate wings with black butter sauce, zucchini and goat cheese quiche or turkey stuffed with chestnuts.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Richard Leroy's Les Noëls de Montbenault Anjou.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Noëls de Montbenault Anjou from Domaine Richard Leroy are 2004, 2005, 2007
Informations about the Domaine Richard Leroy
The Domaine Richard Leroy is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Anjou to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Anjou
The wine region of Anjou is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lacheteau or the Domaine Moncourt produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Anjou are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Anjou often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, caramel or bell pepper and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, cassis or mushroom.
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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