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.
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.
wines from the region of Haute Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of beef tagine with vegetables, aïoli or zucchini and goat cheese quiche.
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.
