Discover the top 100 best white wines of Haute Loire of Haute Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Haute Loire and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Auvergne vineyard on small altitude hillsides along the Allier and Loire, volcanic soils (basalt, granite). IGP Pays d'Urfé or Comtés Rhodaniens. Signature Gamay as red: fruity and fresh with red cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, violet and a volcanic mineral touch, fine tannins and refreshing palate. Fine Pinot Noir emerging.
Taut Chardonnay whites (citrus, white flowers), opulent Viognier (apricot). Medieval vineyard in renaissance.
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 Haute Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of pork cheeks confit in cider, lobster barbecue or couscous without couscous maker.
On the nose in the region of Haute Loire often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth in the region of Haute Loire is a with a nice freshness.
