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these wines grow either side of the Loire, upriver from Tours. The focal point of the appellation is the village of Cangey. The soils, which are stony or sandy on a limestone subsoil, are well-suited to the local grape varieties: Gamay, Cot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon (reds) and Chenin (whites).

Grape varieties: Vins rouges, rosés : gamay, cot, cabernet franc, cabernet-sauvignon. Vins blancs secs : chenin

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Domaine des Pierrettes
Rédemption 2022
AOC Touraine Amboise Red wine

89

points
Domaine des Pierrettes
2020
AOC Touraine Amboise Red wine

88

points
Domaine Dutertre
2017
AOC Touraine Amboise Dry white wine

The wines of this appellation

the reds are supple, easy-drinking wines when made from Gamay and stronger, fuller wines when blended. They are rich, delicate and fragrant. The duration of maceration makes Touraine-Amboise early-drinking wines or wines to be kept. They display a cherry-red hue and aromas of red fruit (cherry, blackcurrant) and slightly spicy notes. The rosés are delicate, fruity, approachable wines. The whites display a hue with pale yellow tints and fragrances of gunflint, acacia, apple, peach, apricot, dried fruit, liquorice and quince. Food pairings for the reds: grilled beef, leg of venison and cheese. For the whites: fish in a sauce. For the rosés: crudités, assortment of cold cuts, smoked salmon…

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