On the varietal side, we are on a blend of Cabernet Franc and old Malbec. The color is crimson, dark, blood-like. No wonder why the French call wine “le sang de la terre” (literally meaning “the blood of the earth”).And the vines have already bled for a while : from 20 to 50 years.
I know, I know, good manners prohibit revealing the age of ladies …
On the palate, it is a gourmet, powerful, generous and fruity cuvée, with a nice balance (less for the taster, after a few glasses …). The oak barrel ageing is there, but remains subtle.
The best wine pairing for this pretty red Loire Valley wine?
“Beautiful purple color, dense and deep. Nose: animal notes of leather, old wood. Palate : Round and full-bodied. Fleshy. Beautiful. ”
Only your imagination will limit you there. But why not pair it with grilled lamb chops, a juicy veal chop or a barbecued rib of beef.
This red wine can also stand the fight alone. Aperitivo solo. Your choice.
Price : around 8 euros per bottle, at the estate.
Domaine de la Grange
On the Loire Valley wine route, famous for its magnificent castles, the Domaine de la Grange estate is only at a a stone’s throw from the Château de Chenonceaux. A mandatory visit if you are in the area. Relaxed tasting in an easily accessible cellar at the exit of the small town of Bléré. A wide range of wines, white, red, rosé and sparkling.
