![]() Bourgueil AOC & Saint-Nicholas-de-Bourgueil AOC: Famous for red wines made from Cabernet Franc, but also produces some rosés.Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC: Another trendy appellation, especially amongst the natural wine community, arguably France’s petillant-natural authority and Vouvray’s low-intervention alter ego, producing many sparkling wines and some still wines.Vouvray AOC: A white wine production region producing 100% Chenin Blanc in sparkling, still, and sweet expressions.Valençay AOC: Famous for the Valançay goat cheese, Valençay also produces Sauvignon-based white that pairs wonderfully with the local cheeses, as well as rosé and red blends made of Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Côt.This grape variety can show the characteristics of both Riesling and Chardonnay. Cour-Cheverny AOC: A unique region home to the cult-favourite 100% Romorantin wines.Cheverny AOC: Home to Sauvignon Blanc-based sparkling and white wines and Pinot Noir-based reds and rosés.Touraine AOC and Touraine Mousseux AOC: early drinking wines that can come from Touraine, Loir Valley, and Orléans.For that reason, great quality wines ensued, including terrific examples of Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay and Côt. An area of historical and cultural significance, this stretch of Loire is where most royalties and nobilities erected most of the valley’s castles. Touraine stretches westward towards Saumur and extends eastwards towards Blois, covering many sub-appellations in between. Coteaux du Loir AOC: 100% Chenin Blanc white wines ranging from dry to semi-sweet, as well as Pineau d’Aunis red and rosé blends. ![]()
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