Domaine Tessier Cheverny Rosè 2022
Product Description
The Wine: Domaine Tessier Cheverny Rosè 2022
Domaine Tessier Cheverny Rosè 2022 is made from a blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Côt. Vinification: 5-day carbonic maceration of Gamay, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. No fining, no filtering, minimal added sulfites.
The Producer: Domaine Tessier
Established in 1961 by Roger Tessier, Domaine Tessier later saw leadership transition to his son Philippe in 1981. Nestled in the core of Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny AOCs, it comprises of 23 ha of vineyards. The Domaine benefits from a unique microclimate between the Loire River and the forests of Cheverny, Chambord, and Solonge, the vineyard has held Ecocert certification since 1998. Philippe emphasizes environmental respect, soil vitality, and producing wines that are not only enjoyable but also wholesome, vibrant, and quintessentially natural.
The Region: Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a vast region located in western France. It stretches from the hills of Auvergne all the way to the Atlantic coast, cut in half by the Loire River. With over 4 million hectoliters of wine per year, the Loire Valley is one of France’s biggest and most diverse wine producing regions. The Lore Valley’s production ranges from every-day quaffable and unpretentious wine to some of the country’s finest whites and reds.
The Terroir of the Loire Valley
Upper Loire sub-region: continental climate, soils are mostly flint and limestone formations. This is the land of Sauvignon Blanc, with Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé being the most famous appellations (AOC).
Touraine sub-region: continental climate, soils can be clay with flint or limestone, and chalk. Chenin Blanc is the main grape varietal for white wines, with Sauvignon Blanc coming in second. Red wines are made mostly from Cabernet Franc.
Anjou sub-region: maritime to continental climate, crumbly and soft soil formation called tuffeau. Anjou is well-known for its Chenin Blanc wines, mostly dry although there are good examples of sweet Chenin Blanc in Coteaux du Layon.
Saumur sub-region: continental to maritime climate, soils are made of tuffeau limestone in this similar to Anjou sub-region. Chenin Blanc is vinified as a sparkling wine with the champenoise method, Cabernet Franc is made into light and peppery wines.
Pays Nantais sub-region: maritime climate, the region stretches to the Atlantic Ocean. Soils are rocky with granite formations. Muscadet is the main grape varietal of this area, known for wines that are mineral, crisp, and refreshing.
The White Wines of Loire Valley
White wines represent the biggest share with about 65% of the total production. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Melon de Bourgogne, and Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne are the most popular grape varietals in the region.
The Red Wines of Loire Valley
Loire Valley reds are very distinct in terms of their style. Light and lean, lively and fruity, easy-drinking and food-friendly, they are some of the best everyday wines on the market. Some of the best examples of this style are made from Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Malbec.
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Domaine Tessier
Wine region
Loire Valley, France
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