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.
Light, lively whites with a tender palate and low acidity, with discreet aromas of fresh hazelnut, white flowers, light honey, apple and strongly terroir-driven mineral notes ("chameleon wine" of Swiss soils). Made as dry, often slightly sparkling whites. Absolute star of Vaud (Dézaley, Calamin, Lavaux Grand Cru) and Valais (Fendant) in Switzerland. Also in Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC and the German Jura. Excellent table grape.
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 quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo, chicken fajitas or tuna and goat cheese pie.
On the nose in the region of Centre Loire often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or apples. In the mouth in the region of Centre Loire is a with a nice freshness.
