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Le Mans<br />
Orléans<br />
Nantes<br />
Muscadet De<br />
Sèvre Et Maine<br />
Angers<br />
Saumur<br />
Anjou<br />
Bourgeuil<br />
Vouvray<br />
Tours<br />
Chinon<br />
Blois<br />
Vierzon<br />
Quincy<br />
Reuilly<br />
Sancerre<br />
Menetou<br />
Salon<br />
Bourges<br />
Pouilly<br />
Fumé<br />
Muscadet<br />
Poitiers<br />
France - Loire<br />
The Loire stretches from the mouth of the Atlantic ocean west of Nantes to Sancerre in the east, finding an array of<br />
grape varieties en route. Muscadet in the west boasts bone dry, saline edged whites with Chenin Blanc taking over<br />
in the central vineyards of Vouvray and Montlouis and red making an appearance around the town of Saumur, the<br />
home of Cabernet Franc. Sauvignon Blanc makes a brief appearance in Touraine before reappearing as king in the far<br />
eastern appellations of the well-known Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume.<br />
Facts & Figures<br />
The Loire is the longest river in France, stretching<br />
just over 1,000 kilometres.<br />
Did You Know?<br />
Chenin Blanc is one of the world’s most versatile<br />
grapes, producing wines that are bone dry to<br />
lusciously sweet.<br />
"Nestled in the Loire Valley’s central Touraine region, the historic town of Chinon<br />
is renowned for its berry-scented reds made exclusively from the often forgotten<br />
Cabernet Franc. Packed full of character, Les Roches Cachées Chinon is fast<br />
becoming a firm favourite, showing an elegant palate of freshly cut pepper and soft<br />
spice making the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats."<br />
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www.staustellwines.co.uk
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