Coteaux du Loir
Developed by Cistercian monks in the Middle Ages, celebrated by Henri IV and finely mapped under Louis XIV
- Colors : White, Rosé, Red
- Styles : Dry rosés, Powerful, tannic red wines, Dry white wines: Rich and complex
- Grape varieties : Chenin, Gamay, Pineau d’Aunis, Grolleau, Côt, Cabernet Franc
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Wine pairing
- White
- Red
- Rosé
Main course
Volailles
Cheese
Goat's cheese
Starter
Cured meats
Main course
Country-style meal (andouillettes, , pigeon)
Cheese
goat cheeses
Starter
rillettes
Main course
Lamb terrine with herbs
Cheese
Swiss Gruyère
Dessert
Red fruit salad
Tasting
- White
- Red
- Rosé
Appearance
Golden yellow crystalline dress
Nose
fresh, fruity - peach or exotic fruits
Palate
Beautiful roundness. On certain terroirs, they can develop an intense minerality.
Conservation
These are wines for laying down, but they can be enjoyed young because they are greedy. In great vintages, we produce moelleux wines very similar to their counterparts from the banks of the Loire.
Service
12°
Appearance
Light-colored dress
Nose
Aromatic, red berry scents
Palate
freshness. Subtle finish with notes of kirsch and spice
.Conservation
14°/ keep a few years, some more than 10 years.
Appearance
brilliant salmon pink color
Nose
Palate
Fresh mouthfeel
Conservation
12° / 2 years
Location
The Coteaux du Loir geographical area covers 16 communes in Sarthe and 6 in Indre-et-Loire.