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Ce nom un peu \u00e9trange d\u00e9signe tout simplement la discipline qui \u00e9tudie la vigne et plus particuli\u00e8rement les c\u00e9pages. Le c\u00e9page est la vari\u00e9t\u00e9 du raisin.<\/p>\n
Chaque c\u00e9page se diff\u00e9rencie par des caract\u00e8res morphologiques (couleur, forme et volume des grappes et des baies, d\u00e9coupure des feuilles) et physiologiques (floraison, maturit\u00e9, teneur en sucres, tanins, substances aromatiques, etc.). Une partie du travail du vigneron et de l\u2019\u0153nologue consiste donc \u00e0 choisir les c\u00e9pages en harmonie avec un sol et un climat particulier afin d\u2019en exprimer le meilleur.<\/p>\n
\t\tThe Loire\u2019s 12 grape varieties include Cabernet Franc, Chenin, Melon de Bourgogne or Sauvignon. This unique array of varieties offers a very diverse range of highly expressive wines. Knowledge about grape varieties is without a doubt one of the great qualities of Maison Ackerman. Indeed, our winemakers intervene from the vine through to the wine glass. As a result, they oversee vine-growing, harvesting, winemaking, blending, and maturing, in view of providing the very best expression of our grape varieties.<\/p>\n Our winemakers guarantee the quality of our products. Their profession calls upon all of their senses and expertise, as if a perfume maker constantly trying to create subtle fragrances. In the world of wine, it is the winemaking expert who sublimates the perfume initially generated by Nature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Grape Varieties From the Loire Vineyard and Region A bit about ampelography\u2026 Ce nom un peu \u00e9trange d\u00e9signe tout simplement la discipline qui \u00e9tudie la vigne et plus particuli\u00e8rement les c\u00e9pages. Le c\u00e9page est la vari\u00e9t\u00e9 du raisin. Chaque c\u00e9page se diff\u00e9rencie par des caract\u00e8res morphologiques (couleur, forme et volume des grappes et des baies, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":4316,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4320","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nChenin:<\/strong>
\nThe Loire\u2019s cool climate and soil types enhance this variety, the products of which range from very dry to very sweet, and from still to super premium sparkling wines. Chenin is strongly influenced by the profile of the soil: clay brings about rich and textured wines, whereas chalk and limestone provide vibrant and fresh wines with good tension. Radiant, nervous and fruity, Chenin associates green apple and greengage plum aromas with floral notes. Mineral and cut grass notes also come to the fore.
\nCabernet Franc:<\/strong>
\nThe vineyard of the Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil Abbey was the first to use this Loire Valley variety during the 17th<\/sup>\u00a0century. Generally single varietals, these wines are fruity and slightly full-bodied, with exceptional charm, evoking violet and raspberry aromas. Cabernet Franc is also used to elaborate a vast array of delicate and crisp ros\u00e9s, ranging from semi-dry to dry. The specificity of Maison Ackerman is that of adding it to most of its M\u00e9thode traditionnelle sparkling wines in view of obtaining structure and a distinct aromatic style.
\nSauvignon:<\/strong>
\nThis traditional grape boasts good vivacity with distinct aromas of cranberry, citrus fruit, herbs and boxwood, underscored by a zest of spicy acidity. This is a fragile variety that is very sensitive to the soil and the climate. Sauvignon is one of the most aromatic varieties, with plenty of nuances, which are highly influenced by the terroirs. Originating from the Loire Valley, the region\u2019s Sauvignon is world renowned, thanks to the notoriety of its appellations (Touraine, Sancerre\u2026).
\nMelon de Bourgogne (Muscadet):<\/strong>
\nThis variety is precocious and resists well to the cold and frost. The wines made from this variety display good vivacity and heaps of freshness in their youth. However, when they are planted in infertile terroirs, they can still age well and rival the greatest white wines in terms of complexity and length on the palate.
\n\u201cThe matter and the richness of the wines of the Loire Valley, whatever their color and style, do not mask tasty fruitiness, maturity and freshness, harmony and accessibility.\u201d Olivier Poussier, World\u2019s Best Sommelier 2000<\/em>
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