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.
Lively and structured dry whites with a pale golden colour, slender palate and razor-sharp acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), white stone fruit (apple, pear) and Loire mineral notes. An airy and taut profile. Traditional component of Cheverny AOC and Valençay AOC appellations, signing characterful Loire blends. An indigenous French white variety from Touraine and Sologne (also called Arbois), nearly extinct then recently rediscovered.
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 stuffed artichoke, shrimp with oyster sauce or kimo (malagasy dish with beef).
On the nose in the region of Haute Loire often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tropical or citrus and sometimes also flavors of minerality, lemon or straw. In the mouth in the region of Haute Loire is a with a nice freshness.
