Jasnières
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Jasnières is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée
(AOC) for white wine
from the Loire Valley
region of France
.
department of the Loire Valley
, and covers 65 hectares (160.6 acre) of calcareous-clay hillsides, all facing south or south-east.
grapes. Served at a temperature of 8-10°C, they match well matured goat cheese and rillettes
du Mans
, another of Sarthe
's gastronomical specialities.
After two to four years spent in a wine cellar these wines have developed fully. Jasnières of the best vintages can develop for a very long time (several decades).
Most Jasnières wine is sold in the local area and in neighbouring departments. Some wine is also exported, particularly to the United Kingdom
.
Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée
Appellation d’origine contrôlée , which translates as "controlled designation of origin", is the French certification granted to certain French geographical indications for wines, cheeses, butters, and other agricultural products, all under the auspices of the government bureau Institut National...
(AOC) for white wine
Wine
Wine is an alcoholic beverage, made of fermented fruit juice, usually from grapes. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Grape wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast...
from the Loire Valley
Loire Valley (wine)
The Loire Valley wine region includes the French wine regions situated along the Loire River from the Muscadet region near the city of Nantes on the Atlantic coast to the region of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé just southeast of the city of Orléans in north central France. In between are the regions of...
region of France
France
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Profile
The area of Jasnières AOC is situated in the SartheSarthe
Sarthe is a French department, named after the Sarthe River.- History :The department was created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790, pursuant to the law of December 22, 1789, starting from a part of the province of Maine which was divided into two departments, Sarthe to the east and...
department of the Loire Valley
Loire Valley
The Loire Valley , spanning , is located in the middle stretch of the Loire River in central France. Its area comprises approximately . It is referred to as the Cradle of the French Language, and the Garden of France due to the abundance of vineyards, fruit orchards, and artichoke, asparagus, and...
, and covers 65 hectares (160.6 acre) of calcareous-clay hillsides, all facing south or south-east.
Wines
Jasnières wines are dry white wines produced from Chenin BlancChenin Blanc
Chenin blanc , is a white wine grape variety from the Loire valley of France. Its high acidity means it can be used to make everything from sparkling wines to well-balanced dessert wines, although it can produce very bland, neutral wines if the vine's natural vigor is not controlled...
grapes. Served at a temperature of 8-10°C, they match well matured goat cheese and rillettes
Rillettes
Rillettes is a preparation of meat similar to pâté. Originally made with pork, the meat is cubed or chopped, salted heavily and cooked slowly in fat until it is tender enough to be easily shredded, and then cooled with enough of the fat to form a paste...
du Mans
MANS
MANS can refer to:* Mansoura University* Marine Aerial Navigation School* Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools...
, another of Sarthe
Sarthe
Sarthe is a French department, named after the Sarthe River.- History :The department was created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790, pursuant to the law of December 22, 1789, starting from a part of the province of Maine which was divided into two departments, Sarthe to the east and...
's gastronomical specialities.
After two to four years spent in a wine cellar these wines have developed fully. Jasnières of the best vintages can develop for a very long time (several decades).
Most Jasnières wine is sold in the local area and in neighbouring departments. Some wine is also exported, particularly to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
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Further reading
- Michel Mastrojanni: Les Vins de France (guide vert solar). Éditions Solar, Paris 1992 - 1994 - 1998.