A Guide to wines of the Loire Valley
Selected Loire Valley wines
The wine appellation of Touraine Noble-Joué
Touraine Noble-Joué
A historic vineyard on the western outskirts of the city of Tours, producing distingtive rosé wines; one of the original "vins gris".
The vineyards of Touraine Noble-Joué
Location: This appellation is located between the Indre and Cher rivers, south west of Tours.
Surface Area: 28 hectares / 69 acres
Soil: Clay with flint pebbles.
Climate: Located in the center of the Loire, this appellation experiences both maritime/oceanic and continental climate influences.
Wines of AOC Touraine Noble-Joué
Annual Production: Approximately 1,700 hl / 44,909 gallons; 100% rosé wines.
Grape Varieties:
Tasting notes
Rosé Appearance: Pale pinkish grey. Nose: Complex: Floral (hyacinthe, paeony) followed by bright cherry and strawberry or ripe pear notes. Flavours: Light-bodied, cherry with cloves, a mineral freshness enhanced by crisp fruit flavours.
Pinot Noir (10-20%) and Pinot Meunier (50-60%), both red grapes, give body, length and strength; Pinot Gris (30-40%), a white grape variety, offers fruitiness and finesse. These grapes may be vinified and sold seperately by some growers, but must be labeled Vin de France.