Vouvray
Vouvray is a town and commune 10 km east of Tours on the north shore of the Loire River, in the Indre-et-Loire département of France. It is best known for its production of white wine, among some of the most rated in France.
Wine The town specialises in the production and vinification of the Chenin Blanc grape. As is often the case in the region, the production is heavily at the mercy of the climate and poor years can produce only a meagre harvest. In the best years, however, the town produces some of the world's longest-lasting wines, offering botrytized sweet wines, sharp dry wines, and an increasing amount of sparkling wine. The annual harvest is one of the latest in France, usually occurring in November. The wine received its own appellation in 1936, specifying that the wines must consist almost entirely of Chenin Blanc, but in theory can also contain a small amount of the Arbois grape.
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