Touraine Selection, Spring 2003

 

Confrerie des Vignerons de Oisly and Thesee

Confrerie des Vignerons de Oisly and Thesee

Sauvignon Touraine AOC 2002 Vallée des Rois

A well-deserved Gold medal winner at the Angers Wine Fair in
February 2003, this superb Sauvignon is full of exceptional Loire
charm: dry, fruity and light. It has a bouquet of currant and elder
leaves, and is well balanced on the palate with lemon and citrus
fruits, with a long, elegant, "Muscat-like" finish. We recommend
you enjoy this newly discovered treasure within the first year.

Cabernet AOC Touraine 2000 Domaine de la Chatoire

This red, a blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon,
is an excellent example of the 2000 vintage; ruby-like in colour with a rich aroma of strawberries and currants. Its luxurious
flavours, although complex, are harmoniously balanced on the palate, culminating in a really satisfying full-bodied wine. Although it is currently in peak condition, it may be laid down for a couple of years to develop a more mature bouquet.

Cot AOC Touraine 2000 Vallée des Rois

Some have overlooked this charming grape, also known as Malbec, for far too long. An attractive, fruity, exuberant red for drinking this year, the Cot is light, with a characteristic bramble aroma. Once again, the 2000 vintage shines through, producing a crisp wine with a satisfying finish.

The Touraine wine region of France is at the heart of the huge Loire wine producing area. It is proud of its long history of quality wine production.
It is an area well known to many from this country, as it is one of the most popular holiday regions in France. It is the region of the French Châteaux such as Chenoceaux, Chambord, Cheverny and so on.
The style of its wines mirrors the region - stylish, traditional and full of beauty.
Many people believe the Touraine only produces white wines, but in fact over half the production of the area is red. The main grape is the Cabernet Franc, and the style of these reds is full and generous.
Our recent visit to the Touraine confirmed quality wines are still very much in evidence, and we are happy to offer you a range that clearly demonstrates this. We are also confident that these wines will be excellent partners with food.
Not only that they also offer surprising value for money - particularly our mixed case deal.
However, as some of our wines are only produced in small quantities we strongly advise you order as quickly as possible to avoid disappointment.