Discover the top 100 best wines of Haute Loire of Haute Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the 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.
Dry, vivid and structured whites with a golden robe, taut mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), apple, pear, white flowers, honey and pronounced chalky mineral notes. Good ageing potential, gaining wax and dried fruit notes with age. Near-exclusive star of Cour-Cheverny AOC in the Sologne. Very rare autochthonous Loire variety, introduced to the Loire valley by François I in 1519 according to tradition.
wines from the region of Haute Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of basque chicken with chorizo, tagliatelle with seafood and saffron cream or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.
On the nose in the region of Haute Loire often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit. In the mouth in the region of Haute Loire is a with a nice freshness.
