Wines made from Folle blanche grapes of Pays Nantais
Discover the best wines made with Folle blanche as a single variety or as a blend of Pays Nantais.
More informations about the variety Folle blanche
As its name suggests, the folle blanche is a white grape variety. Originally from the west of France, it was used to make Cognac and Armagnac brandies as early as the 17th century and was renowned for its finesse and fragrant nose. Replaced by Ugni Blanc following the phylloxera invasion, the folle blanche is now grown in small quantities. It is a grape variety with juicy, sweet, medium-sized bunches and berries with a white/green skin. Its worst enemy is grey rot. As it is an early variety and its buds come out early, it is particularly afraid of spring frosts. It likes short pruning, a method that limits the production of grapes but increases their quality. It also prefers mineral-rich soils, and its vineyards cover about 3,000 hectares. It is used in the production of the AOC Gros-plant du Pays nantais to produce a lively white wine with little alcohol but marked acidity.
More informations about the region of Loire Valley
The Pays Nantais is the region surrounding the city of Nantes, on the Atlantic coast of Brittany, France. The region covers an area of about 90 kilometres from east to west, between neighbouring Anjou and the Atlantic coast. Most of the production produces light, fresh white wines. The most famous of these is undoubtedly Muscadet, where the melon">Melon de Bourgogne grape dominates the plantings.
What are the typical flavors of the Folle blanche grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Folle blanche
- EarthPresent in 3% of Folle blanche
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Folle blanche
- LemonPresent in 2% of Folle blanche
- Green applePresent in 1% of Folle blanche
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Folle blanche