The Centre-Loire
The Centre-Loire, as its name implies, is at the exact geographical center of France. Grapes have been grown here for at least 2,000 years. This is the original home of Sauvignon Blanc some of the most famous wines of the Loire Valley, including Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, which set international standards for the grape. The region also produces excellent Pinot Noir
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The Loire is the longest river in France, the last wild river in Europe, and has been designated a World Heritage area by UNESCO. For much of its 630 miles - from the mountains of central France to the coast of Brittany - the Loire is vineyard country. Total wine production makes up the third largest AOC (appellation d'origine contrôlée) viticultural area in France. It is France’s second largest region for sparkling wine and the leading region for white wine production. (Look for more Loire Valley "factoids" through the website.)
