The Domaine des Rochelles of Saumur of Loire Valley

Domaine des Rochelles - Anjou Rouge
The winery offers 17 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 107 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Saumur in the region of Loire Valley

The Domaine des Rochelles is one of the best wineries to follow in Saumur.. It offers 17 wines for sale in of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine des Rochelles wines

Looking for the best Domaine des Rochelles wines in Saumur among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine des Rochelles wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine des Rochelles wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine des Rochelles

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine des Rochelles

How Domaine des Rochelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of roast pork with pineapple, kapama of lamb (traditional bosnian dish) or brussels sprouts with bacon in a casserole.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Rochelles

  • 2015With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.63/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine des Rochelles.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec

Discovering the wine region of Saumur

The wine region of Saumur is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos Rougeard or the Domaine Guiberteau produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saumur are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saumur often reveals types of flavors of cream, graphite or petroleum and sometimes also flavors of green bell pepper, clove or cranberry.

In the mouth of Saumur is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 354 estates and châteaux in the of Saumur, producing 926 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry.

The top pink wines of Domaine des Rochelles

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine des Rochelles

How Domaine des Rochelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of spaghetti squash bolognese style, sausage and vegetable risotto with cookéo or bare-assed cockerel (ardennes).

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine des Rochelles.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

The top white wines of Domaine des Rochelles

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine des Rochelles

How Domaine des Rochelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of smoked salmon pasta gratin, zucchini quiche or pierogi ruskie (with cheese).

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine des Rochelles

  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.18/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine des Rochelles.

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The word of the wine: Finesse

Quality of a delicate and elegant wine.

The top sweet wines of Domaine des Rochelles

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine des Rochelles

How Domaine des Rochelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of sun burger, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or fried rice noodles with chicken.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine des Rochelles

In the mouth the sweet wine of Domaine des Rochelles. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine des Rochelles

  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine des Rochelles.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine des Rochelles

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine des Rochelles

How Domaine des Rochelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of fried rice with shrimp and chicken, chicken tikka massala or chicken skewers with curry and lemon.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Domaine des Rochelles

In the mouth the sparkling wine of Domaine des Rochelles. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine des Rochelles.

  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Drawing (liqueur de)

In champagne and sparkling wines of traditional method, addition to the wine, at the time of bottling (tirage) of sugars and yeasts dissolved in wine. These components will provoke the second fermentation in the bottle leading to the formation of carbon dioxide bubbles.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine des Rochelles

Planning a wine route in the of Saumur? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine des Rochelles.

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

News about Domaine des Rochelles and wines from the region

Bollinger Group purchases Sancerre estate Hubert Brochard

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The word of the wine: Finesse

Quality of a delicate and elegant wine.