Food Pairings

• • Aperitif
• • Fish
• • Salmon
• • Pasta
• • Barbecue  Chicken
• • Salads

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Domaine de la Renière Cuvée Alliance 2005		France
An age-worthy Chenin Blanc from the Saumur region of France's Loire Valley. Good fruit and acidity, a refreshing wine.

Release Notes:

Price : $12.50  Qty:  Item No. : 19918  Our Rating : 91  Country : France  Region : Saumur  Grape : Chenin  Blanc  Alcohol : 13.6%

The Chenin vines for this cuvee are more than 35 years old. Just as 2005 produced exceptional wines in other areas of France, here it produced a hot and dry vintage with fully ripened grapes and excellent aromatics.

Tasting Notes:

This Saumur has a rich nose of stone fruit, citrus, pear and fresh cut hay. In the mouth, peach, apricot, nectarine, and citrus flavors explode on the palate and are complemented by a mineral structure, balanced acidity, and a refreshing finish on spice. Perfect as an aperitif or served with salads, barbecued chicken, grilled salmon, fish with butter sauce, and seafood pasta. Chenin Blancs can age majestically – this example can be cellared until 2025!

Winery:

Saumur lies in Anjou, at the center of the Loire Valley. For white wines, this is Chenin Blanc country and this versatile and age-worthy white grape produces the attractive and refreshing Saumur Blanc.

Region:

Saumur lies in Anjou, at the center of the Loire Valley. For white wines, this is Chenin Blanc country and this versatile and age-worthy white grape produces the attractive and refreshing Saumur Blanc.