Winery Richou - Chauvigné Anjou Blanc

Winery RichouChauvigné Anjou Blanc

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chauvigné Anjou Blanc of Winery Richou is a white wine from the region of Anjou of Loire Valley.
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).
The Chauvigné Anjou Blanc of the Winery Richou is in the top 70 of wines of Anjou.

Taste structure of the Chauvigné Anjou Blanc from the Winery Richou

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chauvigné Anjou Blanc of Winery Richou in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Chauvigné Anjou Blanc of Winery Richou in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of citrus, earth or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Richou's Chauvigné Anjou Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Chauvigné Anjou Blanc - 2018
In the top 70 of of Anjou wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chauvigné Anjou Blanc - 2017
In the top 70 of of Anjou wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chauvigné Anjou Blanc - 2016
In the top 70 of of Anjou wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Chauvigné Anjou Blanc - 2015
In the top 70 of of Anjou wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chauvigné Anjou Blanc - 2014
In the top 70 of of Anjou wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chauvigné Anjou Blanc - 2013
In the top 70 of of Anjou wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Chauvigné Anjou Blanc - 2012
In the top 70 of of Anjou wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Chauvigné Anjou Blanc from Winery Richou are 2012, 2016, 2013, 2018 and 2017.

Informations about the Winery Richou

The winery offers 29 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Anjou in the region of Loire Valley
Find the Winery Richou on Facebook and on Twitter

The Winery Richou is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Anjou to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Loire Valley
In the top 15000 of of France wines
In the top 80 of of Anjou wines
In the top 15000 of white wines
In the top 55000 wines of the world

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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The word of the wine: Juice

The juice of wine grapes (intended for wine making) is colourless. It is the anthocyanins contained in the grape skin that colour the juice during maceration.

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