Jasnières
Jasnières is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for white wine from the Loire Valley region of France.
| Wine region | |
| Type | AOC |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1937[1] |
| Country |  |
| Soil conditions | calcareous-clayey and clay-silicious on tuffeau chalk[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 65 hectares[1] |
| Grapes produced | Chenin blanc |
Profile
The area of Jasnières AOC is situated in the Sarthe department of the Loire Valley, and covers 65 hectares (160 acres) of calcareous-clay hillsides, all facing south or south-east.
Jasnières wines are dry white wines produced from Chenin blanc grapes. Red wines are made from Pineau d’Aunis and Cabernet Franc.
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References
- Loire wines website: Page about Jasnières
- Guide Vert Solar : Vins de France. (Page 145 about Jasnières)
Further reading
- Michel Mastrojanni: Les Vins de France (guide vert solar). Éditions Solar, Paris 1992 - 1994 - 1998.
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