Loire Valley
Wine Guides
Explore Loire wines with our guides. Learn about the appellations, grape varieties, and vintages of the region. Whether you’re a beginner or already have some knowledge, our resources will help you deepen your understanding of the Loire Valley vineyard.
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Welcome to our comprehensive Loire wines guide, your ultimate resource for exploring one of France’s most diverse and fascinating wine regions. The Loire Valley, nicknamed the “Garden of France,” stretches over 1000 km and encompasses 87 appellations, offering an impressive range of wines for all tastes.
Our Loire wines guide takes you on an oenological journey through this historic region, where viticulture dates back to the Gallo-Roman era. Over the centuries, Loire wines have gained prestige, notably thanks to the support of French royalty. Did you know that François I, a great lover of the region’s wines, contributed to their fame by regularly serving them at court?
In this Loire wines guide, you’ll discover the exceptional diversity of grape varieties cultivated in the region. Melon de Bourgogne, the king of Muscadet, the versatile Chenin Blanc, and Cabernet Franc which gives birth to the great reds of Chinon and Bourgueil are some of the emblematic grape varieties that our guide will help you understand.
For wine tourism enthusiasts, our Loire wines guide suggests itineraries to discover the most beautiful estates and taste the best vintages. From visiting the troglodyte cellars of Saumur to discovering the sloping vineyards of Sancerre, and passing by the Renaissance castles that line the river, your journey will be rich in discoveries.
Whether you’re a novice or an enlightened amateur, our Loire wines guide is your ideal companion for exploring the richness and diversity of this exceptional wine region. Dive into the fascinating world of Loire wines and let yourself be surprised by the quality and variety of its nectars!
Loire Valley wine trivia
Find clear and precise answers to all your questions about Loire wines in our “Divine Questions” section.
Wine vintage charts
Explore our vintage guide to understand the characteristics and particularities of different production years for Loire Valley wines.
Appellations Guide
Discover our appellation guide, your reference for exploring the distinct terroirs and iconic wines of the Loire Valley.
Loire grape varieties
Browse our grape variety guide to learn all about the different types of grapes that shape the unique wines of the Loire Valley.