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Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is one of the great white wine regions of France. Home to iconic Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé, as well as high quality appellations such as Menetou-Salon. Lots of very exciting Cabernet Franc is being made in Chinon and Saumur-Champigny.

Loire Valley

Key Facts about Loire Valley

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Sub Regions of Loire Valley



Read more about Anjou Saumur

Anjou Saumur

The Anjou Saumur region of the Loire Valley was typically known for its inexpensive light white and rose wines. In recent years however smaller app...

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19 appellations
Read more about Centre Loire

Centre Loire

The Centre Loire covers the eastern appellations of the Loire Valley. Sancerre, perhaps the most famous white wine area of the region is to be foun...

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9 appellations
Read more about Pays Nantais

Pays Nantais

The Pays Nantais covers the western most growing area of the Loire Valley. It is famously home to the white wines of Muscadet, known for their time...

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5 appellations
Read more about Touraine

Touraine

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 i...

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8 appellations