The vineyards of the Loire Valley produces some of the highest-quality wines in the world. Moulin Brégeon organizes Loire Valley Wine Tours to the many wine caves and chateaux of the region.

“An enormous amount of wine is created in this vast region, mostly white, but with a good deal of red too. Styles change as you follow the course of the river, according to the grape varieties planted and wine-making techniques practised. But the one thing all of these wines share is that they are made to display freshness and relatively high acidity, and rarely is oak used to ferment or age the wines.” Wine Pages: Loire Valley

“The key characteristic of The Loire Valley is its remarkable diversity. It is a vast area spanning 66,000 hectares of vines that make up over 70 A.O.C. (appellations d’origine contrôle). This means a wide spectrum of topography, soils (and sub-soils), climates (and micro-climates), grape varietals, and regional expertise -the sum of these elements otherwise known as terroir- will ensure an equally impressive range of wines.”  Into Wine: Loire Valley

“The Loire is the longest river in France and wends its way through the area known as Le Jardin de France. Famous for its grand châteaux and for its wines of every colour and style, it is easy to take a weekend out of Paris to discover excellent wine producers, as well as soaking up the culture.” Wine Travel Guides: Wines of the Loire Valley

“Loire wines tend to exhibit characteristic fruitiness with fresh, crisp flavors-especially in their youth. The Loire Valley has a long history of winemaking dating back to the 1st century. In the High Middle Ages, the wines of the Loire Valley were the most esteemed wines in England and France, even more prized than those from Bordeaux.” Wikipedia: Wines of the Loire Valley

Learn more about Loire Valley Wines.

Red Wines: Anjou, Anjou-Brissac, Anjou-Gamay, Anjou-Villages, Bourgueil, Châteaumeillant, Chinon, Coteaux du Giennois, Coteaux de la Loire, Coteaux du Vendômois, Menetou Salon Rouge, Reuilly, St Nicolas de Bourgueil, Saumur Champigny, Saumur Rouge, Sancerre Rouge, Touraine

White Wines: Anjou Blanc, Cherverny, Chinon Blanc, Coteaux du Giennois, Cour Cheverny, Gros Plant, Jasnières, Menetou-Salon, Montlouis, Muscadet Sur Lie, Pouilly Fumé, Quincy, Reuilly, Sancerre, Saumur Blanc, Savennières, Touraine Blanc, Valençay, Vouvray

Rosé Wines: Bourgueil Rosé, Cabernet d'Anjou, Cabernet de Saumur, Chinon Rosé, Rosé d'Anjou, Rosé de Loire, Rosé, St Nicolas de Bourgueil, Touraine Rosé

Fines Bulles (Fine Bubbles): Anjou Mousseux, Crémant de Loire, Montlouis Sur Loire, Saumur Brut, Touraine Mousseux, Vouvray

Sweet Wines: Bonnezeaux, Coteaux d'Aubance, Coteaux du Layon, Quarts de Chaume, Vouvray Moelleux

Loire Valley Varietals: Main Varietals -- Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Muscadet, Cabernet Franc; Other Varietals -- Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chasselas, Côt (Malbec), Folle Blanche, Gamay, Grolleau, Gros Plant, Pineau d’Aunis, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Romorantin