Touraine
The Touraine PDO is characterized by a diversity of grape varieties, soils and landscapes, and a diversity of wines produced. The appellation includes 5 complementary geographical denominations: Touraine-Mesland, Touraine-Azay-le-Rideau, Touraine-Amboise, Touraine-Chenonceaux and Touraine-Oisly.
- Colors : White, Fine bubbles, Rosé, Red
- Styles : Powerful and tannic, Sweet / Liquorous White Wines, Dry white wines: Lively and aromatic, Sparkling wines, Powerful, tannic red wines
- Grape varieties : Chenin, Pineau d’Aunis, Grolleau, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Gris, Pinot Noir, Orbois, Chardonnay
Wine pairing
- White
- Red
- Rosé
- Fine bubbles
Input
Asperges de Sologne
Dish
Cabillaud en papillote
Cheese
Selles-sur-Cher
Dessert
Strawberry salad
Input
Rillettes de Tours
Dish
Veal cutlet
Cheese
County
Dessert
Rhubarb pie
Input
Tomato pie
Dish
Grillades
Cheese
Goat's cheese
Dessert
Cherry clafoutis
Input
Feuilleté with goat
Dish
Loire pike-perch fillet
Cheese
Brie
Dessert
Tarte tatin
Tasting
- White
- Red
- Rosé
- Fine bubbles
Appearance
Pale gold
Nose
Fruity aromatic bouquet, where nuances of citrus and exotic fruits intermingle, with a hint of white flowers.
Palate
Fruity aromatics and a feeling of freshness
Conservation
2 to 3 years
Service
10-12°C
Appearance
Cherry dress
Nose
Warm aromas of red berries
Palate
Silky tannins
Conservation
2 to 3 years
Service
16-18°C
Appearance
Pale pink
Nose
Red berry and citrus aromas.
Palate
Fruity aromas and a sensation of freshness
Conservation
2 years
Service
10-12°C
Appearance
Pale yellow or pale pink with elegant fine bubbles.
Nose
Floral notes (white) or red fruit aromas (rosé)
.Palate
Brioche notes, honey
Conservation
2 years
Service
8-10°C
Location
The Touraine PDO vineyard is a Loire vineyard located southwest of the Paris Basin and southeast of Tours. Most of the vineyard lies between the Loire and Cher rivers, and on the slopes overlooking the Cher. The Touraine appellation covers 143 communes in 2 départements: Indre-et-Loire and Loir-et-Cher. Emblematic châteaux are located in the Touraine appellation area: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Azay-le-Rideau.
.To remember
Most of the Touraine PDO vineyards are located to the southeast of Tours, on the hillsides overlooking the Cher River, and between the Cher and the Loire.
The white wines of the Touraine PDO are 100% Sauvignon Blanc. They account for 60% of the appellation's overall wine production.
The appellation's wine production breaks down as follows: 90% still wines and 10% sparkling wines.
The three emblematic and historic grape varieties of the Touraine PDO are Sauvignon for the white wines, and Côt and Gamay for the red wines.
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