Definition: Toul AOC (Côtes-de-)

French Lorraine region. Production area located west of Nancy and largely southwest of Toul, on the left bank of the Moselle, more precisely within the municipalities of Blénod-lès-Toul, Bruley, Bulligny, Charmes-la-Côte, Domgermain, Lucey, Mont-le-Vignoble and Pagney-Derrière-Barine, in the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle. Classified as an AOC in 1951. Area under production: just over 110 hectares. White grape varieties: Aubin and Auxerrois. These are secondary varieties used in the production of grey wines; black varieties: Gamay (used only in the production of grey wines) and Pinot Noir (minimum 10%); secondary variety, Meunier, used in the production of grey wines. Accessory grape varieties may not exceed 15% of the planted area. Vinified as: white, grey and red. Grey wines must be a blend of at least two grape varieties, mainly Gamay and Pinot Noir. Can be kept for: 3 to 4 years. Ideal serving temperature: between 8 and 10°C for whites and greys; between 13 and 14°C for reds. Pairings: white with trout with almonds; grey with dandelion salad with bacon; red with rabbit in sauce.