IGP Val de Loire

IGP Val de Loire is a wine region in France.

Growers build the wines around Sauvignon Blanc, filling out the blend with Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Gamay.

Vines root into clay, flint and limestone.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running continental.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal, plains and plateau.

Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light-bodied with red fruit flavors, fruity and floral, perfect for warm weather and bright and vibrant.

Quality is codified by the IGP, which is worth reading off the label.

Pour them alongside seafood, poultry, fresh salads and light pasta dishes.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 1 to 5 years.

In the glass.

Red: Light-bodied with red fruit flavors.

Rosé: Fruity and floral, Perfect for warm weather.

Sparkling: Bright and vibrant.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• IGP

Bottles to look for.

• Abbesse Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, France
• Ampelidae Le K, IGP Val de Loire Vienne, France
• Bretaudeau Domaine de Bellevue 'Statera', IGP Val de Loire, France
• Catherine et Pierre Breton 'Le Grolleau', IGP Val de Loire, France
• Chateau de Sancerre 'Le Petit Connetable' Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, France
• Delaille Domaine du Salvard Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, France
• Domaine Joel & Thierry Delaunay 'Le Grand Ballon' Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, France
• Domaine Laporte Le Bouquet de Laporte Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, France

At the table.

• Seafood
• Poultry
• Fresh salads
• Light pasta dishes
• Cheese

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 1 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

IGP Val de Loire: common questions

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