Top 100 wines of Jasnières
Discover the top 100 best wines of Jasnières of Haute Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Jasnières and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Jasnières
Loire AOC on the Loir river (~120 ha, ~2,000 hl, full south-facing slope protected by the Bercé forest, Turonian tuffeau, flinty clay soils): exclusive Chenin Blanc in white — fruity then floral notes, characteristic flint more or less marked by vintage, tense freshness and mineral tension, dry, off-dry and sweet, acclaimed as one of France's finest dry whites, exceptional longevity over several decades.
Discover the grape variety: Pineau d'Aunis
Light, spicy reds with a clear ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity, with characteristic aromas of black pepper, red fruit (raspberry, redcurrant), spice and herbal notes. Airy, refreshing palate with a signature peppery finish. Also made as very expressive, taut rosés. Star of Coteaux du Vendômois AOC, present in Anjou, Touraine and Coteaux du Loir AOC. Autochthonous Loire Valley variety, present since the 12th century (favourite wine of Henry Plantagenet).
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Jasnières
wines from the region of Jasnières go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of sliced tuna with tomato sauce, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or fried rice noodles with chicken.
