Dry white wines: rich and expressive
Dry white wines: rich and expressive
White wines from the Loire are rich!
The Loire rhymes with richness! These rich, expressive dry white wines display a veritable palette of aromas and textures.
Here, Chenin Blanc is at its most generous, revealing notes of citrus and white fruit (pear, peach). So get ready! Each tasting is a delightful discovery, with fullness and freshness on the palate, harmonious balance and a mineral finish.
Whites with character at the table
Let's eat! These rich, expressive white wines are perfect with fish in sauce, white meats or even lightly spiced dishes. Their aromatic richness and beautiful texture on the palate add that little extra soul to your meals.
Simple yet generous, elegant without taking themselves too seriously, these wines perfectly embody the warm, authentic spirit of the Loire vineyards.
Let's taste ! In the Loire, rich, expressive dry white wines are found in appellations such as Vouvray, Anjou, Saumur, Chinon, Coteaux du Loir, Jasnières and Coteaux du Vendômois.
What are the characteristics of Chenin wines?
There are notes of white flowers on the nose, as well as fruit aromas such as lemon, pear and quince.
Chenin expresses itself differently depending on the terroir. It's a refined, subtle grape variety with a fine balance between liveliness and roundness. The rich, expressive dry white wine of the Loire is characterised by its full texture, complex aromas of ripe fruit, sometimes with toasty notes, and a long finish.
What food and wine pairings go well with these Loire white wines?
Rich, expressive Loire white wines are the perfect accompaniment to fish in sauce, white meats, cheese platters and citrus desserts.
Why do these dry white wines have such aromatic complexity?
The rich, expressive dry white wines of the Loire owe their complexity to a number of factors: the diversity of soils (schist, tufa, flinty clay, etc.), the variety of terroirs (on hillsides or alluvial plains) and climates or micro-climates (oceanic or semi-continental) and the optimum ripeness of the grapes at harvest time.
This combination produces an intense range of aromas, combining ripe fruit, floral and mineral notes, sometimes with a hint of honey or spice.