Bourgueil
Cabernet Franc rules the roost in Bourgueil, an appellation dedicated solely to reds and rosĂ©. These wines are resplendent of raspberry and the grape’s hallmark “pencil shaving” aromas, and can…
Chinon
The historic town of Chinon is home to one of the Loire Valley’s most celebrated Cabernet Franc wines. Vineyard Location: 19 communes located on both sides of the Vienne…
Crémant de Loire
The Loire Valley is one of seven regions in France approved to produce CrĂ©mant, dry sparkling wines made in the mĂ©thode traditionelle, the historic method used in Champagne. While a…
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Situated just across the Loire river from Vouvray is Montlouis-sur-Loire, which also makes dry, demi-sec, sweet and sparkling wines from 100% Chenin Blanc. Where the wines of Vouvray are fruity and…
St Nicolas de Bourgueil
This red wine appellation produces wines that can be enjoined in their youth and complement a wide variety of cuisines. Wines grown on limestone soils have the potential to age…
Touraine
A large and varied region, Touraine produces wines in every color – white, rosĂ© and red – from an expansive palette of grape varieties. Vineyard Location: This appellation stretches…