Fiefs Vendéens
Blessed by both ample sun and proximity to the Atlantic’s breezes, this relatively small appellation produces a wealth of wines: white, rosĂ© and red. Vineyard Location: The Fiefs…
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…
Touraine Amboise
This appellation produces mostly red wine from Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Gamay. Whites range from dry and lean to honeyed sweet wines. Vineyard Location: Located upstream from Tours, this…
Touraine Azay-le Rideau
The balance of production in this region is split primarily between lively rosĂ©s of Grolleau and bright, Chenin Blanc-based white wines. Vineyard Location: This appellation stretches over eight communes…