All about Touraine Noble Joué
An original grey wine, Noble-Joué is made from a subtle blend of three Pinots. Pinot Meunier provides body and power, Pinot gris gives fruitiness and finesse, and Pinot noir adds roundness and length
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Origins
History
The presence of Noble-Joué is attested at the court of King Louis XI. At the height of its fame in the 19th century, the vineyard applied for AOC status in 1939, but the outbreak of war put the matter to rest. Partly destroyed, then nibbled away by urbanization, the vineyard died out until 1975, when it was revived by a group of winegrowers. It has now regained its success on Touraine tables.
| 1939 | Application for AOC |
| 1975 | Reinvigoration of PDO |
Presentation
Between Indre and Cher, to the south of the Touraine conurbation.
Soil and climate
Soils: Limestone, clay-limestone and flint clay.
Climate: Temperate with oceanic influence.
Cultivation methods
Density of 6,500 plants/ha.
Guyot pruning with one or two arms and short pruning.