Damien CADOUX - Domaine Le Portail

Le Portail

41700 CHEVERNY

France

02 54 79 91 25

Our Wines

COUR-CHEVERNY APPELLATION

Varietal

  • 100% Romorantin 
  • Unique wine varietal!!!!!!
  • The first vines were planted back in the 16th century by Francis I.

Terroir

  • Silex and calcareous clay soils
  • Hot soils for maximum ripeness

Characteristics

  • Beautiful yellow colour with gold flecks
  • Young: A fleshy wine with aromas of white flowers
  • After a few years: Subtle aromas of honey and acacia
  • Well-balanced and harmonious wine
  • Long aftertaste

Young

  • Pairs perfectly with asparagus, seafood, grilled fish and white meats. Wine for laying down up to 10 years
  • Pairs well with lobster, seared foie gras and goat cheeses.

 

Wine Producers

Cour-Cheverny Douceur D'automne

 

Varietal

  • 100 % Romorantin

Characteristics

  • Soft white wine
  • Beautiful gold colour, pleasant sweetness without excess sugar
  • Serve chilled (8° to 10° C), as aperitif, with foie gras or a dessert.
Viticulturists

Cheverny Appellation
White Cheverny

Varietal

  • 80 % Sauvignon
  • 20 % Chardonnay

Characteristics

  • Bright, beautiful, pale yellow colour
  • Floral aromas with hints of citrus fruits
  • Charming and pleasant wine

Serve chilled (8° to 10° C) with crustaceans, fish, terrines and meat dishes. Can also be enjoyed as an aperitif. DRINK YOUNG.

 

Wine Tasting

Cheverny Appellation
White Cheverny

"La Pépite"

Varietal

  • 80 % Sauvignon
  • 20 % Chardonnay

Characteristics

  • Bright, beautiful, yellow colour
  • White wine with character

Serve chilled (8° to 10° C) with crustaceans, fish, terrines and meat dishes. Can also be enjoyed as an aperitif. 

 

Wine Tasting

Rosé CHEVERNY

Varietal

  • 60 % Pinot Noir
  • 40 % Gamay

Characteristics

  • Fruity rosé wine
  • Smooth with spicy notes
  • Serve chilled with salads, exotic dishes, charcuteries and grilled meats. Summer wine with plenty of freshness.

DRINK YOUNG.

Wine Exporter

Red CHEVERNY

Varietal

  • 75 % Pinot Noir
  • 25 % Gamay

Characteristics

  • Beautiful ruby-purple
  • Red fruit aromas with a note of pepper
  • Elegant and smooth

Serve at 15°C with all types of meat.

 

AOC Cheverny

"La Moniale" Red Cheverny

Blend of Pinot Noir (95%) and Gamay (5%)

Made from selected old vines

  • Smooth and round wine with velvety tannins.
  • Serve with meat and cheese.
Wine Producers

"Celest'vin” Red Cheverny

Varietal

  • 75 % Pinot Noir
  • 25 % Gamay
  • Vinification
  • Red wine aged in oak barrels

Characteristics

  • Elegant and powerful aromas on the nose
  • Fine and well-incorporated tannins
  • Pairs well with meats in sauce and cheeses.
Viticulturists

Cremant De Loire Appellation
Cremant De Loire

Varietal

  • 100 % Pinot Noir
  • Vinification
  • Manual harvest
  • Whole-bunch pressing

Characteristics

  • Fruity with very fine bubbles
  • Serve chilled (7°-8°). As aperitif or at the end of the meal.
Wine Tasting

Citations

  • Vignerons de France
  • Editions Herscher 1999
  • Vintage International 1996
  • Figaro Magazine 2004: Cour-Cheverny 2001
  • Gault Millau
  • Michelin Guide regularly
  • Guide Hachette des Vins since 1986

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