Product Description
Region : AOC Jasnières belongs to the region of the Loire Valley. It is within the area of the Coteaux-du-Loir with a vineyard of 65 hectares.
Located on a single strongly sloping hillside, the soil of this AOC has the distinction of retaining heat due to small flint stones found in the soil. Its Southern orientation allows the production of 4800 hl of Chenin per year. The grape variety Chenin produces superb dry white wines. Sweet wines can be made from it during the best years.
To claim this appellation, the grapes must be picked at full maturity (they must contain no more than 153 g/l of sugar) and must be vinified according to local practice.
AOP : Jasnières
Grape Variety : Chenin
Domain : Domaine de la Charrière (13 ha)
Type of Soil : Clay-limestone, flint stone
Density of Planting : n/a
Age of Vines : 60 years
Yield : 35 hl/ha
Features : 13,5 % alcohol, contains SO2
Cultural method : No chemical products are used. The soil is worked mechanically and harvesting is also done mechanically.
Winemaking : Fermented in oak barrels during 3 to 6 months at low temperature. Local yeasts are used for fermentation. Stabilized by racking. Matured by stirring of the lees in oak barrels during 3 to 4 months.
The Colour : Golden yellow.
The Smell : A fragrance of Almond, pear or quince, depending on the vintage.
The Taste : A mineral taste typical of the Jasnières wines and soil. A very good balance between maturity and acidity.
Serving Suggestions : One of the best wine of the domain. Best served between 11 and 14 °C.
Aging Capacity : 15 to 20 years and even more.
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