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Loire Valley Wines – Five Wine Appellations in the historic castles scattered
The Loire River in France through the wind zone Touraine for almost one hundred kilometers of points with many amazing French chateau open to the public and an ideal location for a holiday. There are 5 wines AOC (appellations d'origine Controls – wines of controlled origin and quality) awarded throughout this area: Touraine, Touraine Amboise, Touraine Azay-le-Rideau, Touraine Mesland and the last of them Touraine Noble-Joue awarded its AOC status in 2001. The combination of vineyards and the castle that the region of Touraine Loire Valley an incredible destination for any wine lover and his family.
The vineyards of Touraine Amboise a total of 236 hectares situated between Tours and Blois extends along both sides of Loire. The reds are solid cherry produced from a blend of Cabernet and Gamay Noir and red fruit aromas. His palate is solid and complete. The whites produced from Chenin Blanc to make dry, medium sweet white wine. Its straw yellow color turns to gold after 3 to 4 years of aging. The aroma is of quince and honey and have a soft palate due to the milder climate that favors the varieties of late ripening grape. Roses are colored with a bouquet of lilies and roses, refreshing taste and suitable for early consumption.
It is delightful to combine a day of Wine Tasting Touraine Amboise AOC with a visit to Castle Close Luc, the castle of Leonardo da Vinci, now a museum working models of many of his inventions and an incredible interactive park adored by children and castle of Amboise, which is final resting place da Vinci.
The name Touraine 5282 hectares covered varies by terroir on the slopes of river valleys. Half of the production is red. The Cabernet and Gamay are red Cherry color. The Gamay has a strawberry or cherry flavor. They taste fruity with dominant tannins discreet and should be drunk within two years. Cabernet Red has a raspberry green pepper and licorice aroma and can be set from 2 to 4 years because of its tannic support. The white wines from Sauvignon produced mainly in the valley are Cher straw yellow color and have a floral fragrance with a hint of currant or black currant mixed with other species. On the palate the whites are delicately lively sauvignon. Méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine has mouth filling flavors of apple and brioche.
The castle is a must see for visiting the region this term is Chateau de Chenonceau across the river Cher.
Touraine Mesland located west of Blois, planted on the slopes of the Loire to Chateau de Chaumont, which has an impressive garden festival each summer based on a different theme each year and definitely worth visiting, especially if you have children tagging along.
The Reds have a substantial flavor and are the color of a ripe cherry and have complex aromas of prunes and ripe fruit. The brightness with salmon pink highlights and has a delicate fresh scent of spice and red fruits. They have a strong taste which makes them suitable to accompany a meal. Whites have an aroma of pear and spices and are cheerful and round mouth.
The appellation of Touraine Noble-Joue is only 25 hectares to produce a characteristic rose-scented flowers of hyacinth and peony followed by notes of pear, cherry, currant and ripe. The rose is round palate with flavors of cherry and a hint of clove.
The blank white chenin The five names Touraine are all yellow straw may be in store from 5 to 15 years.
The Touraine Azay-le-Rideau is a small region of 45 hectares in the south west of Tours extends along the valley between Montbazon Indre and the Loire production of white and pink. Roses are delicate flavored marshmallows, lilacs, roses and almonds. Them are charming and encouraged to drink in summer. Whites are crisp and fruity and floral aromas of peach, apricot and green apple with a mineral edge soft.
You should visit the spectacular du Château Azay-le-Rideau, when the field name. The castle is surrounded by towers and water, which gives amazing reflexes for the show light and sound show, held in high season.
The Touraine Azay-le-Rideau is a small region of 45 hectares in the south west of Tours extends along the Indre valley between the river Loire Montbazon and production of white and pink. Roses are delicate flavored marshmallows, lilacs, roses and almonds. They are charming and lively to drink in summer. The whites are fresh and fruity and floral aromas with apricot peach and apple green with a soft mineral edge.
You should visit the spectacular Du Château Azay-le-Rideau, when this designation area. The castle is surrounded by towers and water, which gives amazing reflexes to light and sound show, held in high season.
In addition to these five wines from AOC is also Cheverney, cour-Cheverney south of Blois and Vouvray in Touraine.
What better way to enjoy these beautiful wines that driving through the Loire Valley castles historic visit, perhaps a balloon ride hot air in the morning, lunch gourmet bars in town, meeting in cheese and wine producers sampling their products and return at night to a kind invitation castle boutique hotel. Not only must visit a French chateau – Stay in a real experience and the grandeur of living in a castle in France. You will be surprised. Make your next vacation a castle wine lovers gourmet vacation in the beautiful Loire Valley. If you love great wine that will not be disappointed.
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Corina Clemence runs a luxury french chateau in the Loire Valley near Blois, for up to fifteen people perfect for touring vineyards and chateaux and relaxing french holidays. It is also ideal for a french wedding, party or event. Rent the whole castle or rent a suite. Rent a castle in France. Hire castle – hire chateau Rent castle http://www.loirechateau.com Rent chateau France