Domaine des RochellesChenin Blanc Sec
Sweet wine
In the mouth this sweet 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 Chenin Blanc Sec from the Domaine des Rochelles
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chenin Blanc Sec of Domaine des Rochelles in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc Sec
Pairings that work perfectly with Chenin Blanc Sec
Original food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc Sec
The Chenin Blanc Sec of Domaine des Rochelles matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pan-fried salmon papillote, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or broccoli gratin.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Rochelles's Chenin Blanc Sec.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Informations about the Domaine des Rochelles
The Domaine des Rochelles is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Côteaux de l'Aubance to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côteaux de l'Aubance
Anjou AOC south of Angers on the left bank of the Loire (~200 ha, shallow schists): Chenin Blanc (Pineau de Loire) reigns exclusively in sweet white — golden robe with green tints, balance between aromatic richness and mineral freshness, delicate bouquet of white-fleshed fruits, honey, candied fruits and quince. Manual harvesting in successive tries of overripe berries, slow fermentation. Morning mists from the Aubance favouring noble rot, 8-10 years ageing.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Organic (agriculture)
A type of agriculture (and therefore viticulture) based on respect for living organisms and biological cycles, and which excludes the use of synthetic treatment products and synthetic fertilizers. Organic farming is guaranteed by the respect of a set of specifications.
