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The Loire Valley is the longest river valley in France, stretching nearly 1000 kilometres (some 600 miles) 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 cuisines. Look to the eastern end of the valley for vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, fruity reds from Cabernet Franc and wonderfully versatile whites from Chenin Blanc in Saumur and Touraine, sweet botrytised wines from the Coteaux de Layon and crisp, refreshing Muscadet from the windswept plains of the Nantais.

The whites act as aperitifs, accompaniments to salads, fish or chicken or the local goat's cheese whilst the reds lend themselves well to charcuterie, grilled meats and wild mushrooms. The varying levels of sweet Chenins round matters off as an ideal match to spicy curries, fruit desserts and blue cheese.

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  1. Sancerre: Domaine André Vatan 'Les Perriers' Blanc 2023
    Half Bottle
    £11.50
    Half Bottle (Case)
    £276.00
  2. Sancerre: Domaine André Vatan 'Saint François' Blanc 2022
    Bottle
    £27.00
    Bottle (Case)
    £324.00
  3. Sancerre: Domaine André Vatan 'Les Charmes' Blanc 2022
    Bottle
    £21.75
    Bottle (Case)
    £261.00
  4. Quincy: Domaine des Bruniers 2023
    Bottle
    £16.95
    Bottle (Case)
    £203.40
  5. Menetou Salon: Domaine Jean Teiller Blanc 2022
    Bottle
    £20.45
    Bottle (Case)
    £245.40
    Half Bottle
    £11.20
    Half Bottle (Case)
    £268.80
  6. Reuilly: Gerard Cordier Blanc 2022
    Bottle
    £16.40
    Bottle (Case)
    £196.80
  7. Pouilly-Fumé: Domaine Dominique Guyot 'Les Loges' 2022
    Bottle
    £19.45
    Bottle (Case)
    £233.40
    Half Bottle
    £10.20
    Half Bottle (Case)
    £244.80
  8. Quincy: Jerôme de la Chaise 2021
    Half Bottle
    £9.50
    Half Bottle (Case)
    £228.00
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Quick and Easy Guide to Loire wine

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Overview:
At 1,000km the Loire is the longest river valley in France, meandering through varied terrain that is reflected in the region’s broad range of wine styles and fantastic variety of cuisine.

Area Under Vine:
70,000 hectares, France’s 4th largest area under vine.

Key AOCs:
Muscadet, Layon, Saumur, Vouvray, Chinon, Bourgeuil & Sancerre.

Principal grapes:
Chenin blanc, Sauvignon, Pinot Noir & Cabernet Franc.

Notable domaines:
Vatan, Dageneau, Huet, Filliatreau, Joly & Fesles.

Local delicacies:
Rillettes (potted pork), rillons (deep-fried pork fat), chèvre de chavignol (goat’s cheese), champignons, sandre (pike-perch).

Restaurants we like:
Le Cigale (Nantes), Le Petit Patrimoine (Tours), Les Forges de Saint-Pierre (Saumur) & Aux P’tits Oignons (Angers).

Famous people from the region:
Rabelais, Jules Verne, Henri Rousseau & Coco Chanel.

Things to do:
Château creep, notably Chenonceau, Chambord, Azay-le-Rideau and (the garden at) Villandry; punt a canot at Chinon; scoff oysters in Nantes; sip Cointreau in Angers; visit the celebrated Combier distillery in Saumur; cycle along the river towpath; chill out in a troglodyte cave.

Bien classique:
Sancerre ‘Les Perriers’ blanc: Domaine Vatan

Autre chose:
Saumur Champigny ‘Vieilles Vignes’: Domaine Filliatreau.