Wine & food pairings

 

 

Recipes by appellation

 

 

 

White, red or rosé, Centre-Loire wines can be enjoyed with simple everyday dishes as well as the most refined ones.     
Dry whites will enhance your fish, seafood and cheese recipes.     
Rosés will be the best companions for barbecues and cuisines around the world.     
The fruity, subtly spicy reds are the perfect accompaniment to red meats, pizzas and savoury tarts.     
 

Sancerre

     
White Sancerre wines are fresh and subtle. Aromas of white fruit (vine peach, pear, etc.), citrus (grapefruit, lemon, etc.) and exotic fruit (pineapple, etc.) mingle with an assertive minerality, an expression of the diversity of the appellation's soils. 

The red Sancerre wines illustrate the virtues of Pinot Noir. Elegant and fine, they offer delicate aromas of red and black berries, from cherry to blackcurrant. They are firm, full-bodied and long on the palate.  

Sancerre rosés are fresh and delicious. The Pinot Noir reveals aromas of red fruit (raspberry, strawberry, etc.) and white fruit (white peach, pear, etc.). 
 

  Between 8 and 12°C    
 

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POUILLY-FUMÉ & POUILLY-SUR-LOIRE

   


The Pouilly-Fumé wines, made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc, have notes of broom and grapefruit. The nose is seduced by an aroma of gunflint, typical of wines from siliceous soils. 
 

Pouilly-sur-Loire wines are fresh and crisp. The Chasselas gives the wines aromas of white fruit and fresh almonds.    
 

 Between 8 and 11°C

 

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MENETOU-SALON

   
White flowers, citrus fruit and spices come together in the white wines of Menetou-Salon, underlining the balance of these fresh, angular wines. Peppery and slightly mentholated notes add structure to these round, well-balanced wines.

The red Menetou-Salon wines made from Pinot Noir are supple, with aromas of ripe cherries and plums. The finish is illuminated by fine notes of candied fruit which melt into a full, subtly spicy palate.  

Menetou-Salon rosés are elegant and subtle. They surprise with their richness and freshness.     
 

  Between 8 and 12°C

 

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QUINCY

   


Exclusively white, Quincy asserts its freshness with aromas of citrus fruit (grapefruit, lemon, etc.) and acacia.     
Slightly mentholated notes complete this rich aromatic palette, revealing the subtle, delicate expression of Sauvignon Blanc.     
 

 Between 8 and 10°C

 

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REUILLY



Fresh and intense, the white wines of Reuilly express floral and vegetal aromas (blackcurrant buds, lime blossom...) which underline the greedy texture of a palate full of fresh fruit.  

The red Reuilly wines express all the intensity of the Pinot Noir through aromas of red fruit (raspberry, wild strawberry, etc.) and black fruit (cherry, blackcurrant, etc.). On the palate, they are full, rounded and light.

Reuilly rosés made from Pinot Gris are supple and delicate, with aromas of fresh white fruit and exotic fruit. 
 

  Between 8 and 12°C

 

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COTEAUX DU GIENNOIS

    

The Coteaux du Giennois whites are fine expressions of Sauvignon, with notes of white flowers and quince. Mineral notes underline the character of these full-bodied, supple wines.  

The red Coteaux du Giennois, a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay, are fine and fruity, with aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry. Slightly spicy notes underline the whole. The flavour and fragrance of the Pinot Noir and the liveliness of the Gamay combine to create a harmonious blend.  

The Coteaux du Giennois rosés express their finesse and delicacy. Aromas of vine peaches and slightly peppery notes enhance these fresh, well-balanced wines.  

    Between 8 and 12°C

 

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CHÂTEAUMEILLANT

   


Aromas of ripe fruit and spices characterise the red wines of Châteaumeillant made from Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes. They are well-structured, full-bodied and delicious.

The rosés, known as ‘gris’, have an original texture, freshness and fruitiness. White fruit and vine peaches melt into subtly sweet notes. Fresh and generous, Châteaumeillant rosés are excellent summer wines. . 


 Between 9 and 12°C

 

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cÔteS de la charite

   


The white wines of the Côtes de la Charité are characterised by great finesse and a floral nose with notes of dried fruit and butter.  

The red Côtes de la Charité wines are characterised by aromas of red fruit and underbrush.

Côtes de la Charité rosés and gris have a frank attack, combining freshness and a long finish.     

 

  Between 8 and 12°C

 

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Coteaux de tannay

   


The Coteaux de Tannay whites are characterised by their liveliness, minerality and roundness.

The red Coteaux de Tannay wines develop aromas of red and black fruits and spicy notes. They are supple and well structured.

The rosés and greys from the Coteaux de Tannay are supple with aromas of fruit and blossom. 
 

  Between 8 and 12°C

 

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Vitello Tonnato of rabbit and cod liver

with a Pouilly-Fumé wine

 

Oysters in 3 ways

with a Quincy wine

 

Asparagus panna cotta and scallop tartar

with a Pouilly sur Loire wine

 

Farmhouse chicken with cured ham and cordon bleu cheese

with a Reuilly white wine

 

 

Whiting "snails” with bacon

with a Coteaux du Giennois red wine