St Pourçain
Granted its AOC status in 2009, Saint-Pourçain is located literally in the center of France. While it produces a range of wines, the appellation is best known for its distinctive…
Orléans
Appellations Orléans/Orléans-Cleary Pinot Meunier, better known as one of the trio of grapes used for Champagne, predominates in Orleans. AOC Orléans makes fine light-bodied reds and whites, while AOC Orléans-Clery…
Fiefs Vendéens
Blessed by both ample sun and proximity to the Atlantic’s breezes, this relatively small appellation produces a wealth of wines: white, rosé and red. Vineyard Location: The Fiefs…
Côtes d’Auvergne
Elevated from VDQS to full AOC status in 2011, Côtes d’Auvergne produces a range of white, rosé and red wines that pair well with a great range of cuisines, especially…
Cheverny
Appellations Cheverny/Cour-Cheverny Located in eastern Touraine, these appellations produce a range of wines from a variety of grapes. Cour-Cheverny is an appellation that exclusively grows the local variety Romorantin. …
Crémant de Loire
The Loire Valley is one of seven regions in France approved to produce Crémant, dry sparkling wines made in the méthode traditionelle, the historic method used in Champagne. While a…