The best wines of Val de Loire

Discover the best wines of Val de Loire of Pays d'Oc as well as the best winemakers of Val de Loire and estates of Val de Loire to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Val de Loire and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Val de Loire by region

Looking for a good wine of Val de Loire of Pays d'Oc among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Val de Loire. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Val de Loire with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Val de Loire

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Val de Loire

Red wines from the region of Val de Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal roast casserole with mushrooms, andouillette with mustard sauce or magret with pepper.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Val de Loire

On the nose the red wine of the region of Val de Loire. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, black fruits or graphite. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Val de Loire. is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Val de Loire

  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.78/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Val de Loire

  • Pinot Noir
  • Grolleau
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Gamay

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Val de Loire

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Discovering the wine region of Val de Loire

Val de Loire is a regional PGI title, covering wines produced in an area that roughly corresponds to the Val de Loire wine region in northern France. The PGI catchment area covers 14 departments and is one of the largest in France in terms of area. The Terroir is extremely varied throughout the Loire Valley region. Wines produced under the PGI title have as much style as the AOC appellations of the Loire.

Loire Valley PGI wines have a familiar range of Grape varieties to draw from - the classic Loire varieties of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Melon de Bourgogne are often used, as are Gamay and Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are also present in the vineyards, but in smaller quantities. The majority of wines produced under the PGI are made from a single grape variety. The geographical area of the PGI follows the Loire River for about 550 kilometers (350 miles).

Great white wines of Val de Loire

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Val de Loire

White wines from the region of Val de Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of quiche with mixed vegetables, chicken tagine with apricots and almonds or traditional tunisian couscous.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Val de Loire

On the nose the white wine of the region of Val de Loire. often reveals types of flavors of apples, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, grapefruit or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Val de Loire. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Val de Loire

  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.87/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Val de Loire

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Gris
  • Grüner Veltliner
  • Loin de l'Oeil

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Val de Loire

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Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sparkling wines of Val de Loire

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Val de Loire

Sparkling wines from the region of Val de Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of fish shells, spanish paella or steamed carrots with saffron.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Val de Loire

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Val de Loire. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or green apple and sometimes also flavors of lemon, pear or toasty. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Val de Loire. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Val de Loire

  • 0With an average score of 4.07/5
  • N.V.With an average score of 4.06/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Val de Loire

  • Chardonnay
  • Grolleau
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Gamay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Melon de Bourgogne

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Val de Loire

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The word of the wine: Persistence

Persistence in the mouth of a wine measured in caudalies.

Great pink wines of Val de Loire

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Val de Loire

Pink wines from the region of Val de Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef mironton, pork chops with mustard or venison stew.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Val de Loire

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Val de Loire. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, red fruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of peach, raspberry or tree fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Val de Loire

  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Val de Loire

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Grolleau
  • Gamay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Val de Loire

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Discover the grape variety: Folle blanche

As its name suggests, the folle blanche is a white grape variety. Originally from the west of France, it was used to make Cognac and Armagnac brandies as early as the 17th century and was renowned for its finesse and fragrant nose. Replaced by Ugni Blanc following the phylloxera invasion, the folle blanche is now grown in small quantities. It is a grape variety with juicy, sweet, medium-sized bunches and berries with a white/green skin. Its worst enemy is grey rot. As it is an early variety and its buds come out early, it is particularly afraid of spring frosts. It likes short pruning, a method that limits the production of grapes but increases their quality. It also prefers mineral-rich soils, and its vineyards cover about 3,000 hectares. It is used in the production of the AOC Gros-plant du Pays nantais to produce a lively white wine with little alcohol but marked acidity.

Great sweet wines of Val de Loire

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Val de Loire

Sweet wines from the region of Val de Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of lamb with okra sauce, back of cod with chorizo and parmesan crumble or express cherry clafoutis.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Val de Loire

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Val de Loire. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Val de Loire

  • 2009With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Val de Loire

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Gamay
  • Malvasia
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gamay Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Val de Loire

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The word of the wine: Balthazar

Bottle with a capacity of 12 litres.

Great other wines of Val de Loire

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Val de Loire

Other wines from the region of Val de Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The most used grape varieties in other wine of Val de Loire

  • Grolleau Gris

The best wineries and winemakers for other wine of Val de Loire

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The word of the wine: Large plant

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