The Loire Valley is France’s most diverse wine region, producing exemplary wines in every style.⁴
The key white-wine grape varieties used to make Loire Valley whites are Sauvignon Blanc (generally associated with the central Loire around Sancerre, but found throughout), Chenin Blanc (often found in the Loire Valley proper, around Tours, Saumur and Anjou), and Melon de Bourgogne (the grape behind Muscadet).³
The iconic wines of Loire Valley are white wines, particularly dry and acidic varieties. Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are particularly popular, though the most recognizable is Pouilly-Fumé. ²
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