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Best known to most tourists for its Royal Chateaux, the magnificent palaces built by France's kings, queens and nobility, the longest river in France is also home to a diverse range of wines, grouped in three main regions. Close to the Atlantic Ocean, the Nantais region is best known for its Muscadet, which is a staple of many French households, especially when they're enjoying shellfish. Made from the Melon de Bourgogne grape, fist planted in the 17th century when the Dutch used it to distil into brandy Next is the Saumur and Angers region, known for Cabernet Franc-based rose of Anjou and sparkling wines from Saumur (the 3rd largest production in France after Champagne and Alsace). The sparkling wine here is made from Chenin Blanc, and there are many great still table wines from this grape also, some with amazing aging potential.
Continuing East we come to the Touraine region, named for the main city of Tours, which was once the capital of France. There are several well-respected appellations here, such as Chinon and Bourgueil to the West of Tours, and Montlouis to the East, close to the lovely town of Amboise where we generally base ourselves when visiting this area.
Past the Royal Chateaux that litter the pretty landscape around Blois, and continue up river as the Loire bends back to the South, and we finally arrive at Sancerre. Here, the Sauvignon Blanc is king, and top examples rank amongst the best in the world for this varietal. The towns of Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire (home of Pouilly-Fumé) sit either side of the river, and are the most famous appellations.
By this time we are not far from Burgundy, which can easily be incorporated into a tour with the Loire region. Call or email us to plan your own dream adventure to this beautiful part of France!
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