THE LOIRE, cherished more within France than outside it, includes vineyards the length of the eponymous river, from Nantes on the squally Atlantic coast to aristocratic Sancerre in the interior, hundreds of kilometres to the east.
If you've already read part 1 and part 2 of this three part series, you'll know that Loire Valley is a sure bet when it comes to good quality white wine. But for me, some of the most interesting yet neglected red wines of France are also from Loire.
The array of white wine styles coming out of Loire Valley make it an intriguing place for wine lovers. We'll take a look at the wines of Touraine, including Vouvray, and we'll also have a glance at Muscadet. Be sure to try a wine from these regions if you can get your hands on them.
Without a doubt the cool climate Loire Valley deserves to be one of the world's heavyweights when it comes to wine. It is arguably where the world's best Sauvignon Blanc is made and that's what most people know it for. But otherwise it can be somewhat overlooked.
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