Loire Wines

There is no convenient way to describe the wines of Loire, because Loire has the greatest climate variation of any region in France.

In the far west, were the Loire meets the Atlantic there are Muscadets. These grapes, known in French as the Melon de Bourgogne, work well both in wines and brandies. They make dry white wines that pair excellently with shellfish and other sea food.

The Loire then flows east to Anjou and Saumur, which grow almost everything found in the rigion. Saumur is particularly notable because its soil is much like that of champagne, and makes an excellent Crémant.

East of Saumur is Vouvray, who produces Chenin Blanc, another excellent white wine. Touraine, east of Vouvray, concentrates on Sauvignon Blanc. Finally, Loire ends in the Central Vineyards, located in the east of france. The Central Vinyards are mostly known for Suavignon Blanc, but you can find Pinot Noir as well.