Saumur is the heart of the Loire wine business; most leading regional merchants have their offices in the area. Rich in the region’s famed tuffeau, this calcareous rock was quarried…
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…
Appellations Bonnezeaux, Quarts de Chaume The sweet wines of Bonnezeaux and Quarts de Chaume have nearly infinite aging potential. Made with the Loire’s hallmark Chenin Blanc grape, they offer complex,…
Appellations Coteaux du Layon, Coteaux du Layon “Villages” These regions are dedicated exclusively to the production of sweet white wines. While delicious when released, they can age from five years…
2 years agoWe think the best way to forge through mid-week is a bubble bath and generous pour of Loire Valley Wine, do you agr… https://t.co/crCmlYKrLx
2 years agoWinter pruning of grapevines is slowly coming to an end as spring approaches. In this photo there are woody vine sh… https://t.co/jBHDl8JcUW
2 years agoWhat better way to experience the rich history of Loire than a picnic overlooking 500 year old Château de Chambord… https://t.co/HrJbrnkiD6