Discover the top 100 best sparkling wines of Touraine of Centre Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sparkling wines that are popular of Touraine and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Signature Sauvignon as king of Touraine whites (~80% of plantings): dry, expressive with notes of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers, exotic fruit and a touch of boxwood, lively acidity — ideal aperitif. Gamay as a juicy, crunchy red (cherry, raspberry, discreet tannins), more structured Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry) and dense Côt to complete it. Chenin and Chardonnay among whites. Vast Loire AOC between Blois and Tours, tuffeau and flint.
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
sparkling wines from the region of Touraine go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cornish pasties, chicken bonne femme or canned duck confit.
On the nose in the region of Touraine often reveals types of flavors of cream, apples or honey and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio. In the mouth in the region of Touraine is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
