Wines of the Loire Valley – 5 appellations Sprinkled Among the historic castles
The Loire in France through the Touraine region for nearly 100 km dotted with many amazing French chateau open to the public and a wonderful location for a holiday. There are 5 AOC (controlled appellations of origin – Wines of controlled origin and quality) has provided throughout this region: Touraine, Touraine Amboise, Touraine Azay-le-Rideau, Touraine and Mesland the latter being Touraine Noble-Play has awarded its AOC in 2001. The combination of vineyards and the castle make the Loire Valley region a great destination for any wine lover and his family.
The vineyards of Touraine Amboise totaling 236 hectares located between Tours and Blois extending on both sides of Loire. Reds are a wild cherry is produced from a blend of Gamay and Cabernet Black and scents of red fruits. Their mouth is full and sold. The whites made from Chenin Blanc to dry, medium sweet white wines. Their yellow color turns to gold after 3-4 years of cellar. Aroma is all the quinces and honey and they have a soft mouth, due to the more continental climate that promotes late-maturing varieties. The roses are colored with a bouquet of roses and lilacs and refreshing taste and suitable for drinking early.
It is nice to combine a day of wine tasting AOC Touraine Amboise Castle with a visit to Luke Close, Castle Leonardo da Vinci is now a museum with working models of many of his inventions and a Interactive amazing park adored by children and the Château d'Amboise, who is da Vinci final resting place.
The Touraine appellation covers 5282 hectares differs depending on the soil on the slopes of river valleys. Half the production is red. Gamay and Cabernet reds are red. Gamay has a strawberry flavor or cherry. They have a dominant fruity with tannins discrete and must be drunk within 2 years. The Cabernet has a raspberry red, green pepper and licorice flavor and can be fixed for 2-4 years because of its support very tannic. The white wines of Sauvignon produced mainly in the Cher valley are pale yellow color and a floral fragrance with a touch of gooseberry or blackcurrant mixed with traces of spice. On the palate, the Sauvignon Blanc are gently animated. The traditional method sparkling wines have in the mouth with flavors of brioche and apple.
The must see castle to visit in the area of that name is Chateau de Chenonceau spanning the Cher.
Touraine Azay-le-Rideau is a small area totaling 45 acres in south-west of Tours, which runs along the valley of the Indre between Montbazon production and Loire whites and roses. Roses are delicate flavor with marshmallows, lilacs, roses and almonds. They are lively and pleasant to drink summer. The whites are fresh and floral aromas and fruit apricot peach and apple green with a soft mineral hint.
You should visit the spectacular Castle of Azay-le-Rideau in the name of this region. The turreted castle is surrounded by water which gives amazing reflections for sound and light (light show) held in the summer.
Touraine Mesland is located west of Blois, planted on the slopes of the face Loire Chateau de Chaumont, who holds a festival each summer spectacular gardens on a different theme each year and certainly worth a visit, especially if you have children tagging along.
The Reds have a substantial taste and color of a cherry ripe and complex aromas of ripe fruit and prunes. The brilliance of the pink salmon highlights. And have a fresh aroma and delicate fruit spice red. They have mouths which makes them solid fit to accompany any meal. Whites make an aroma of pear and spice and are animated and round in mouth.
The appellation of Touraine Noble-Play is only 25 hectares producing a characteristic pink with aromas of flowers of peony and hyacinth followed by notes of currant, cherry and ripe pear. The mouth is round pink with aromas of cherry and a pinch of cloves.
Chenin white white Touraine five names are all parasites of yellow can be retained for 5-15 years.
In addition to these five AOC Vouvray there are in Touraine and Cheverney, Court-Cheverney just south of Blois.
What better way to enjoy these wines clovely that driving in the Loire Valley Tour of historic castles, perhaps a balloon ride hot air in the morning, gourmet lunch in the village pubs, wine producers meeting and cheese sampling their products and returning at night to a nice boutique hotel inviting castle. Do not just visit a French chateau – Stay in one and experience the true grandeur of life in a castle in France. You will be amazed. Make your next vacation a gourmet wine Castle holiday lovers in the beautiful Loire Valley. If you like good wine, you will not regret it.
About the Author
Corina Clemence owns and operates Chateau du Guerinet, near Blois as an exclusive luxury chateau for up to 15 people. http://www.loirechateau.com Rent a castle in France – Hire a french chateau in the Loire Valley. Perfect for visiting chateaux, vineyards and golf courses
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