Loire

Loire is a wine region in France.

The signature grape is Sauvignon Blanc, backed by Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir.

The ground underneath is flint, limestone and volcanic.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running continental.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside.

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 crisp and aromatic, showcasing herbal notes, rich and honeyed and tropical fruit character, plus two more.

Inside it sit Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Vouvray, Saumur and Chinon.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, goat cheese, poultry and asian cuisine.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Dry white: Crisp and aromatic, Showcasing herbal notes.

Sweet white: Rich and honeyed, Tropical fruit character.

Sparkling: Fresh and lively, Creamy texture.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Alphonse Mellot Sancerre La Moussiere, Loire, France
• Baron de Ladoucette Pouilly-Fume 'Baron de L', Loire, France
• Baron de Ladoucette Pouilly-Fume, Loire, France
• Chateau de Sancerre 'Sancerre', Loire, France
• Clos Rougeard Saumur Blanc Breze, Loire, France
• Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg, Loire, France
• Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux, Loire, France
• Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny, Loire, France

At the table.

• Seafood
• Goat cheese
• Poultry
• Asian cuisine
• Fruits

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Loire: common questions

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