Domaine de la SénèchalièreLa Folle Blanche
White wine
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Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Folle Blanche of Domaine de la Sénèchalière in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or minerality and sometimes also flavors of lemon, honey or rhubarb.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Sénèchalière's La Folle Blanche.
Discover the grape variety: Folle blanche
Very lively, tense whites with a lean palate and cutting acidity. Delicate aromas of green apple, lemon, white flowers, pear and iodine saline notes. Light, refreshing finish, best drunk young. Historic pillar of Cognac AOC before phylloxera (known as Gros Plant) and Armagnac AOC (called Picpoul or Piquepoul there); star of Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOC on Atlantic terroirs. Native French South-West variety, genetic parent of Colombard.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Folle Blanche from Domaine de la Sénèchalière are 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine de la Sénèchalière
The Domaine de la Sénèchalière is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Ampélographie
Study of the vine, and more particularly the grape varieties.
