Loire Valley

Diverse and food-friendly: crisp Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre), mineral Chenin Blanc (Vouvray), light reds from Cabernet Franc (Chinon), and sparkling (Crémant de Loire).

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Diverse: crisp whites, mineral whites, light reds, sparkling.

Notable Examples

Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon, Crémant de Loire.

Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc) with fresh goat cheese is a reliable classic pairing. Muscadet, also from the Loire, pairs beautifully with Atlantic oysters.