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Although we tend to class them as “Loire” wines, some of the key wines of the region are classified as “Vins de Centre- Loire” as they come from communes in the Centre administrative region, although they are clearly in the valley of the Loire River which dominates the region:-

  • Sancerre
  • Pouilly-Fumé
  • Menetou-Salon
  • Quincy
  • Reuilly
  • Chateaumeillant
  • Coteaux du Giennois

For white wines it is the Sauvignon Blanc grape which excels in these appellations, and usually produces superb dry, minerally wines. I particularly like Reuilly and Quincy where the wines are often as good as Sancerre but at a more affordable price!

Pinot Noir is used for the small quantity of red wine produces (not in all appellations).

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