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…
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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…
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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…
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  The ideal conditions for producing fine sparkling wine come together in Saumur: limestone soils, temperate climate and excellent cellars carved directly into the chalk slopes where the bubbly can…
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