Discover the top 100 best wines of Basse Loire of Centre Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Basse Loire and the best vintages to taste in this region.
IGP designation in the Pays Nantais (Loire-Atlantique), gneiss, mica-schist and granite draining soils, mild humid oceanic climate between Nantes and the Atlantic. Folle Blanche and Chardonnay are the signature whites: mineral with citrus and oceanic tension, delicate fruit. Melon de Bourgogne is the historic companion of Muscadet. Gamay for fruity rosé.
Cabernets and Pinot Noir in light reds; fine acidity preserved by Atlantic influence.
Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.
wines from the region of Basse Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of linguine with shrimp and spicy tomato sauce, beet and goat aperitif verrines or lamb with okra sauce.
