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The Loire Valley is the longest river valley in
France, stretching nearly 1000 km from its source in
the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic coast
at Nantes. The river meanders through varied terrain
that is reflected in the region’s broad range
of wine styles which, in turn, compliment its
fantastic variety of cuisine:- vibrant Sauvignon Blanc in
the east of the valley, earthy reds from Cabernet
Franc and wonderfully versatile whites from Chenin
Blanc in the Touraine,
sweet botrysised wines of Coteaux de Layon and crisp,
refreshing Muscadet and Gros Plant from the windswept
plains of the Nantais.
The whites act as aperitifs, accompaniments to
salads, fish or chicken whilst the reds lend
themselves well to charcuterie, grilled meats and
cheeses. The sweet Chenins round matters off as an
ideal match to fruit desserts and blue cheese.
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