The Loire Valley, often called the “Garden of France,” is home to four distinct wine regions, or subregions, each with its own identity. The journey begins in the Pays Nantais, where the Atlantic breezes meet Melon de Bourgogne grapes to craft the crisp, seafood-friendly Muscadet—ever the discreet companion to oysters.
Further inland lies Anjou-Saumur, a land of schist soils and châteaux where Chenin Blanc reigns, often in both dry and sweet expressions. The region’s rosés are no newcomer either—Rosé d’Anjou has been appreciated since the 19th century for its easy charm.
Next comes Touraine, arguably the heart of the Loire Valley, celebrated for its Cabernet Franc reds and luminous Sauvignon Blancs around towns like Chinon and Vouvray. Finally, in the quieter Centre-Loire, elegance meets minerality in the flinty wines of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, echoing a terroir shaped by ancient seas and modern savoir-faire.
