Loire Valley
The Loire produces some of the world's most refreshing wines: the gooseberry snap of Sancerre, honeyed Chenin in Vouvray, herbal Chinon and saline Muscadet.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Cool, Atlantic-influenced |
| Geography | Vineyards along the Loire river through central France |
| Key appellations | Sancerre · Pouilly-Fumé · Vouvray · Chinon · Muscadet |
| Main grapes | Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc |
| Famous for | Sancerre, Chenin Blanc, Chinon, Château-country castles |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Loire Valley
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its electric, zesty character and unmistakable aromatics — gooseberry, grass…
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is the great white grape of the Loire Valley and South Africa, capable of an extraordinary range …
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the great undervalued grapes of the wine world — the often-overlooked parent of Caber…
Nearby
Related regions
Explore neighbouring wine areas.
Wine travel
Visiting Loire Valley
A UNESCO-listed valley of châteaux and vineyards, ideal for self-drive touring between Angers and Sancerre.
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