Touraine sits at the heart of the Loire Valley, close to the city of Tours. The area is home to a diverse collection of fascinating wine terroirs including the increasingly trendy Chinon, produced from Cabernet Franc. Alongside Chenin Blanc grown in the village of Vouvray, a classic name in France’s white wine history, Sauvignon Blanc has become synonymous with Touraine and is often extremely good value.
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Bourgueil is one of the great Cabernet Franc appellations of the Loire Valley. It produces fresh but structured wines that can be consumed young. The best of course can develop and mature for many years.
Read more ▸There are almost 600 hectares planted in Cheverny. Wines here are often blends - reds of Gamay and Cabernet, while whites combine Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Read more ▸Chinon is one of the great red wine appellations of the Loire Valley. Produced from Cabernet Franc. Although white and pink versions of Chinon are made, there is a growing appetite for the appellation's low intervention reds.
Read more ▸Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil is home to fresh red wines from Cabernet Franc. Located in Touraine, on the upper terrace of the Loire’s right bank, there are around 1100 hectares planted. Small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon are also permitted althou...
Read more ▸Vouvray is one of the classic Loire Valley appellations, famed for its production of still and sparkling Chenin Blanc, made either dry, medium or sweet.
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