Not just great wine: an overview of the Loire châteaux
If the diversity of high quality wines isn’t enough of a draw to the region, the Loire Valley is also home to a number of historic châteaux, or castles – more than 300 in total. Nearly every town in the Loire Valley boasts its own châteaux.
Summer doesn’t mean giving up reds
Sure, it’s hot outside. And, of course, the natural inclination is to reach for a cool, crisp white (which the Loire Valley has its share of!). Yet, warm weather doesn’t have to mean giving up red wine – the Loire has plenty of light-bodied reds that can handle the summer heat.
Winemaker Wednesday: Jerome Billard
This week we speak with Jerome Billard, who together with his wife Elodie runs Domaine de la Noblaie, one of the oldest family estates in Chinon.
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