Domaine de RabelaisTouraine Mesland
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Rabelais's Touraine Mesland.
Discover the grape variety: Trebbiano Toscano
Neutral, fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with subtle aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers and herbal notes. A rustic, productive profile. Component of Italian DOC whites (Vin Santo, white Chianti), massively used for Cognac distillation (as Ugni Blanc) and Jerez brandy. The most widely planted Trebbiano variety in Italy, grown mainly in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Touraine Mesland from Domaine de Rabelais are 2017
Informations about the Domaine de Rabelais
The Domaine de Rabelais is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Touraine
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.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Astringent
Said of a wine that is a bit harsh and rough on the palate. Astringency often appears in young red wines that are rich in tannins and need to be rounded out.
