TOURAINE MESLAND
Did you know ?
The vineyards at Mesland were planted by the monks of Marmoutier Abbey, and were the first to introduce the Gamay grape to the area in 1838. Gamay then spread throughout the region at the expense of Côt.
Climate
Semi-continental climate
Soil type
Reds: soils are rich in flint and siliceous sand
Whites: siliceous clay over tuffeau
Varietals
White: Chenin, Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Red: Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Côt
Dry white, rosé, red
Annual Production*
3 200 hl
or around 426 667 bottles
Producers
9
Basic Yield
Reds and rosés : 55 hl/ha
Whites : 60 hl/ha
Conservation
10°-16°
Well-structured reds 3 - 5 years
Whites and Rosés: 10 °C
Reds: 14 - 16°C"
Food and Wine Parings
Menu
Whites: Clear and shimmering with hints of straw yellow
Reds: Deep ruby red
Whites: Florals, developing notes of lime blossom
Reds: Raspberries and blackcurrants
Whites: Smooth
Reds: Elegant
* Annual average over the last 5 years
