Loire Valley Wines Explained: From Muscadet to Sancerre
France's Loire Valley stretches from the Atlantic inland. Expect crisp Muscadet, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc, with styles ranging from bone-dry to sweet and sparkling.
Menetou-Salon
Discover Menetou-Salon, a Loire Valley appellation producing fresh, elegant Sauvignon Blanc alongside Pinot Noir reds and rosés, offering a compelling alternative to neighbouring Sancerre.
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Pouilly-Fumé Wine Guide: Grapes, Taste & Terroir
Pouilly-Fumé is a dry Centre-Loire Sauvignon Blanc known for citrus, fresh acidity, floral notes and stony or smoky impressions. “Fumé” does not mean smoked, and flint does not directly flavour the wine; these descriptions reflect the combined influence of site, vintage, farming and winemaking.