A Revived Vin Gris
Across five communes in the southern suburbs of Tours, Noble-Joué nearly disappeared before being revived by a handful of winegrowers and regaining AOC status in 2001. It is a "vin gris": a very pale rosé with silvery glints, blended from the three pinots — meunier, gris and noir.
Terroir and Style
The vineyard occupies a plateau of clay-limestone soils resting on the lacustrine limestone of the Champeigne tourangelle. Vinified by direct pressing, Noble-Joué gives a delicate, fresh, pale-hued rosé, served as an aperitif or with light dishes — charcuterie, fish, spiced cuisine. A heritage rarity, best discovered young.
The grape varieties of Touraine Noble Joué
Pinot meunier →the main grape of the "gris"
Pinot gris & pinot noir →blending varieties
Sources: Wikipédia — Touraine-Noble-Joué