Wines
of the Loire Valley
The
best known terroirs in the Loire
valley are :
Pouilly
and Sancerre
In
the eastern part of the Valley, most of the grapes
used are Sauvignon
Blanc, which also contributes to the superb
white Bordeaux.
The delicious, dry white Pouilly-Fumé (do
not confuse with the Burgundy Pouilly-Fuissé)
is produced in this area. The Pouilly-Fumé has
a bewitching perfume, rich aromas and a distinctive
flavour.
The Sancerre is
produced on the other bank of the river. The white
wine is very dry, with a robust aroma, delicately lively
and pure.
Touraine
Further
West, in the center of the Valley, in the province
of Touraine,
the predominant grape-variety is Chenin
Blanc. The better known wines are the
Vouvray and the Montlouis. They are generally smooth,
fruity and fresh.
Touraine is also the homeland of the best red Loire
wines, Bourgueil and Chinon,
elaborated mainly from Cabernet
Franc.
Anjou
- Saumur
The
large Anjou-Saumur region,
neighbouring the Touraine on the West, also produces
a white wine from Chenin
Blanc. It is a charming wine, dry with
a slight smoothness.
Muscadet
The Muscadet at
the far West of the valley, produces a pale white
wine, dry refreshing, light and astringent. The grape-variety
is also called Muscadet. The wine is at its best
served fresh and young.
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