Jasnières
Wine region | |
Type | AOC |
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Year established | 1937[1] |
Country | France |
Soil conditions | calcareous-clayey and clay-silicious on tuffeau chalk[2] |
Size of planted vineyards | 65 hectares[1] |
Grapes produced | Chenin blanc |
Jasnières is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for white wine from the Loire Valley region of France.
Profile[]
The area of Jasnières AOC is situated in the Sarthe department of the Loire Valley, and covers 65 hectares (160 acres) of calcareous-clay hillsides, all facing south or south-east.
Jasnières wines are dry white wines produced from Chenin blanc grapes. Red wines are made from Pineau d’Aunis and Cabernet Franc.
References[]
- ^ a b Loire wines website: Page about Jasnières
- ^ Guide Vert Solar : Vins de France. (Page 145 about Jasnières)
Further reading[]
- Michel Mastrojanni: Les Vins de France (guide vert solar). Éditions Solar, Paris 1992 - 1994 - 1998.
Categories:
- Sarthe
- Loire AOCs