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: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
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 niçoise salad, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or chicken wok with chinese noodles.
