The wine region of Touraine-Mesland is located in the region of Touraine of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos de la Briderie or the Domaine Lusqueneau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Touraine-Mesland are Cabernet franc, Gamay noir and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Touraine-Mesland often reveals types of flavors of dark chocolate, earth or oak.
We currently count 8 estates and châteaux in the of Touraine-Mesland, producing 22 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Touraine-Mesland go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).
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