Wine from Touraine Mesland comes out of Touraine, France, where it sits as a sub-region.
Growers build the wines around Chenin Blanc, filling out the blend with Gamay, Cabernet Franc and Côt.
Vines root into flint and sand.
The climate is continental, running high sunshine.
The vineyards themselves read as plateau and riverside.
Red wine, dry white wine and off-dry white wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, showcasing fruity and floral notes, subtle sweetness with balanced acidity and vibrant and fruity, plus one more.
Pour them alongside grilled chicken, seafood dishes, pasta with creamy sauces and salads.
Serve chilled.
In the glass.
Dry white: Crisp and refreshing, Showcasing fruity and floral notes.
Off-dry white: Subtle sweetness with balanced acidity.
Rosé: Vibrant and fruity, Red berries and floral undertones.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau Gaillard Touraine-Mesland Rouge, Loire, France
At the table.
- Grilled chicken
- Seafood dishes
- Pasta with creamy sauces
- Salads
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
Nearby regions.
Touraine Mesland: common questions
01.What grapes is Touraine Mesland known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Touraine Mesland make?+
03.Where is Touraine Mesland?+
04.What food goes with Touraine Mesland wine?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Touraine guide.