Rosé de Loire
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- 226 communes as of 2023; soils are schistous/argilo-schistous to the west, and argilo-calcareous (Cenomanian, Turonian, Senonian, Eocene) to the east.
- The Turonian is the source of tuffeau, the stone used in the construction of the Châteaux de la Loire and which gave rise to countless cellars with naturally constant temperatures.
- All soils display moderate water-holding capacity and good drainage.
Human factors
- In the 15th century, cabernet franc (known locally as 'breton') produced a 'clairet' with red fruit aromas, offered as a gift to Duke Jean V of Brittany.
- The AOC was recognised in 1974 at the request of producers wishing to preserve the identity of a dry rosé, produced in large volumes under the names 'rouget' or 'vin gris'.
Product characteristics
- Salmon-pink appearance, aromas of cherry and strawberry; powerful, fresh, and rounded palate.
Terroir / wine link
- Well-drained argilo-calcareous or schistous soils selected for the plot-level zone, producing a fresh, easy-drinking wine of modest alcohol.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Product specification (BO Agri, PDF), JORF 24 janvier 2024
- Official INAO text (show_texte)
- INAO product entry
- Official trade body site — InterLoire