THE CLIMATE
The Oisly plateau is situated between the Loire and Cher rivers.
The climate is mainly semicontinental with oceanic influences. Its proximity to waterways provides a breeze of fresh
air, a welcome advantage in these times of global warming.
THE TYPE OF SOIL
The secret lies beneath our feet! It’s the combination of sands (from Sologne area) and a clay sub-layer that allows the Sauvignon Blanc to find its perfect maturity.
The sandy surface captures and distributes the heat to the grapevines from spring onwards, while draining the water to the clay sub-layer. This clay underneath the surface guarantees a good water supply for soils that are not very prone to drought!
Depending on the area, these soils are found in more subtle geological formations:
The Western part (Choussy and Thenay), clay with limestone and flint silt predominates. The soil is poor in sand. The wines produced here tend to be fruitier and mineral.
The central part (Oisly) is an open area where sand is king! White wines from this part are perfectly balanced between fresh aromas, body and length.
The Eastern part (Chémery) is surrounded by woodland, there are fewer vines in this area. Limestone is very present in the form of large stones that can be found on the surface. Iron can be associated within the sandy soil.
Wines from this part expresses fruits with finesse and freshness.
Only the best parcels of vines are carefully selected to produce Touraine Oisly wines!