France

Loire

The Loire Valley is a diverse wine region in France, famous for its white wines, particularly those made from Sauvignon Blanc in appellations like Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, which are renowned for their flinty minerality.

Notable wines

Sauvignon Blanc

Dry, aromatic white wine

Esprit Bourgeois · Sauvignon Blanc

Drink 2024–2026

MMM

White

Fournier · Chenin Blanc

LES CAVES DU PERE AUGUSTE

Les Caves du Père Auguste · Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc

Romorantin

White

Tessier, Romorantique · Romorantin

Drink 2020–2028

Pineau d'Aunis

Red

Tessier, Chemin Noir · Pineau d'Aunis

Drink 2022–2028

CREMANT

Sparkling

Domaine de la Rouletiere · Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Grolleau

Chenin Blanc

White

Roc de l'Abbaye · Chenin Blanc

Drink 2024–2027

La Renaudie

White

Charlotte Denis · Sauvignon Blanc

Chenin Blanc

White

Le Grange Tiphaine · Chenin Blanc

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Drink 2021–2030

Poil de Lievre

White

Calvez Bobinet · Chenin Blanc

Grapes grown in Loire

Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Chardonnay

More France wine regions

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Loire FAQ

Where is the Loire wine region?

Loire sits among France's wine regions.

What grapes are grown in Loire?

Loire has built its reputation on Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.

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