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.
Sweet, lightly sparkling aromatic whites with a pale golden hue, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with intense signature aromas of muscat, rose, orange blossom, white peach, candied citrus, honey, sage and explosive muscat notes. Low alcohol, indulgent profile. Absolute star of Moscato d'Asti DOCG and Asti Spumante DOCG in Piedmont. Italian name for the muscat family (Moscato Bianco = muscat blanc à petits grains), Piedmontese signature.
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 grilled lobster with tarragon cream sauce, lupine seeds for kemia (the aperitif) or adapted vietnamese fondue.
On the nose in the region of Basse Loire often reveals types of flavors of minerality, lemon or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth in the region of Basse Loire is a with a nice freshness.
