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.
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.
How Domaine des Rochelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), lamb meatballs with mint or rabbit with hunter's sauce.
On the nose the red wine of Domaine des Rochelles. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or black fruit.
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.
How Domaine des Rochelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and..., buckwheat pancakes filled with egg, cheese and ham or lasagne with salmon, goat cheese and spinach.
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.
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 lemon and tuna risotto, magic cake cheese quiche or spaetzle.
In the mouth the white wine of Domaine des Rochelles. is a with a nice freshness.
Cinsault is a southern black grape variety that can be found in the blends of most Mediterranean appellations, but most often as an accessory grape variety. It is undoubtedly most present in certain rosé wines (in Corbières, Côtes-de-Provence, etc.): it gives these wines highly appreciated aromas of strawberry, peach and raspberry. In vin de pays (IGP), it is often vinified on its own, usually as a rosé.
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 sandwich, zucchini quiche or chinese fondue.
In the mouth the sweet wine of Domaine des Rochelles. is a with a nice freshness.
Grolleau noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Loire Valley). 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 large bunches of grapes of medium size. Grolleau noir can be found in several vineyards: Loire Valley, South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Languedoc & Roussillon.
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 scupion (small cuttlefish) in hot sauce, stuffed potatoes or dried tomato, feta and green olive cake.
In the mouth the sparkling wine of Domaine des Rochelles. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
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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.
