A divine vintage, 2016 in Touraine earned its stripes the hard way. Spring threw everything at it—late April frost, hail, mildew, and a humid, messy flowering. Hardly a dream start. But summer came to the rescue: warm, dry, and reassuringly stable, followed by just enough rain in September to ease ripening. The result? Dry whites showing beautiful precision—fresh, balanced, and aromatically expressive. Crunchy sauvignon, tight yet elegant chenin—Touraine pulled through with style. Compared to other Loire appellations, it didn’t necessarily shine brighter, but delivered more consistency. Yields were low due to the rough start, but quality came through loud and clear. Final score: 4.6/5, for a vintage that turned hardship into graceful liquid gold.
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