Touraine Noble Joué

One of the original vin gris or “grey wines,” Touraine Noble-Joue is a blend of two red and one white grape. This distinctive combination gives the wine its fruitiness and finesse.

 

Vineyard

Location: This appellation is located between the Indre and Cher rivers, south of Tours.

Surface Area:

• 28 hectares / 69 acres

Climate: Located in the center of the Loire, this appellation experiences both maritime/oceanic and continental climate influences.

 

Wine

Annual Production:

• 1,700 hl / 44,909 gallons

Yield:

• 55 hl/ha

Grape Varieties:

• Red: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
• White: Pinot Gris

 

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale pinkish grey.
• Nose: Bright cherry and strawberry notes.
• Flavors: Light-bodied with a mineral freshness enhanced by crisp fruit flavors

 

Food Pairings

• Pair this delightful rosé with all manner of seafood: fresh oysters, steamed clams or soft shell crabs.
• Niçoise Salad
• Chicken Yakitori