JASNIERES
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Developed by Cistercian monks in the Middle Ages, celebrated by Henry IV and carefully mapped under Louis XIV, the Jasnières winegrowing area has been experiencing something of a revival since the 1970s, both in terms of quality and through a new surge of interest from the public.
Climate
Temperate climate broken down into a variety of microclimates
Soil type
Chalk (tuffeau) from the Turonian era, broken down into siliceous clay on the steeper slopes.
Varietals
Chenin
Dry and sweet white
Annual Production*
2 300 hl
or around 306 667 bottles
Producers
20
Basic Yield
52 hl/ha
Conservation
12°
5 years +
5 years or up to several decades
Food and Wine Parings
Menu
Clear golden yellow
White flowers and fresh fruit, developing notes of dried fruit and honey
Delicate with good minerality
*Moyenne annuelle sur les 5 dernières années
