Winery Xavier FrissantMassale des Pierres Sauvignon Touraine
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Massale des Pierres Sauvignon Touraine
Pairings that work perfectly with Massale des Pierres Sauvignon Touraine
Original food and wine pairings with Massale des Pierres Sauvignon Touraine
The Massale des Pierres Sauvignon Touraine of Winery Xavier Frissant matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pan-fried salmon papillote, seafood lasagna or quiche without eggs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Xavier Frissant's Massale des Pierres Sauvignon Touraine.
Discover the grape variety: Bouchalès
Light and fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, barely noticeable tannins and a supple palate, with simple aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), soft spices and floral notes. A rustic airy profile to drink young. Often blended with Abouriou, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it contributes to the AOC Côtes-du-Marmandais reds and reflects the South-West heritage. Native French black grape from the South-West (Côtes-du-Marmandais, Buzet).
Informations about the Winery Xavier Frissant
The Winery Xavier Frissant is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Touraine
Signature Sauvignon as king of Touraine whites (~80% of plantings): dry, expressive with notes of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers, exotic fruit and a touch of boxwood, lively acidity — ideal aperitif. Gamay as a juicy, crunchy red (cherry, raspberry, discreet tannins), more structured Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry) and dense Côt to complete it. Chenin and Chardonnay among whites. Vast Loire AOC between Blois and Tours, tuffeau and flint.
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: Concentrator
A device that removes water from grape must by reverse osmosis or entropy system. Its proponents say that it is better to remove water than to add sugar to produce more alcohol. The improperly used concentrator can also exaggerate bad tastes or greenness of tannins.
