Loire Valley

The Loire Valley, peppered with its châteaux (castles), runs the length of the Loire Valley across western France to the Atlantic. Along the way, we find the major Sauvignon Blanc appellations of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé (and others), places where Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc reign, and Muscadet country near the coast. With its diversity and prolificness, the Loire has something for everyone.