Discover the top 100 best white wines of Centre Loire of Centre Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Centre Loire and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Emblematic upper Loire vineyard (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Quincy, Reuilly, Menetou-Salon, Coteaux du Giennois, Châteaumeillant, Pouilly-sur-Loire). Sauvignon Blanc: the signature white, taut and expressive with vivid citrus, grapefruit, boxwood, white flowers and a smoky-mineral edge (Pouilly flint), brilliant acidity. Pinot Noir: the signature red, elegant and silky with cherry, sour cherry and floral hints, and in lively rosés. A world reference for Sauvignon Blanc.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
white wines from the region of Centre Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of zucchini quiche, cauliflower croque-monsieur or quick smoked salmon croque-monsieur.
