Wine Region: Loire valley
Jan 01, 2018
The Loire Valley region is located in the West of France along the banks of the Loire river. From Nantes to Orleans, it is one of the most beautiful and widest wine regions in France with a long history going back to the time of the Middle Ages.
In the 5th century, the monks living there started the production of wine and passed on to the next generations the culture of well-being and living a comfortable good life. Still today, Loire valley attracts young and innovative winemakers.
The Loire valley region is known for producing all sorts of wines in the three colors (white, red, rosé), dry or sweet, sparkling or not. There are three main wine zones in the region with their specific traditions and grapes. Yet they have all something in common: an elegant freshness!
Le Pays Nantais
Muscadet rules in the region around Nantes, the main city. These sweet wines that can be aged several years, and are great with finger food.
Anjou, Saumur and Tourraine
The white wines made out of Chenin grapes are medium-bodied with rich aromatic flavors.
The red made out of Cabernet Franc grapes can aged between 2 to 10 years and still keep their fresh taste and strawberry flavors. Very enjoyable to drink on a casual occasion!
Centre-Loire (Sancerre, Pouilly sur Loire)
Sauvignon is king there with its specific grass, lemon and grapefruit tastes. These white wines from Centre-Loire are very appreciated and therefore quite expensive.
The red wines are mainly made out of Pinot Noir and light and fruity (red fruits).
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