Between the Centre Loire and the Pays Nantais, lies the region of Anjou-Saumur and Touraine. Its wines form a brilliant patchwork of styles, grapes and traditions. There are fifty-four Appellations Contrôlées, and even within these there are variations. A dozen grapes are used in this region - some alone, some blended - to make wines of every description. Not only does the region produce fine red, white and rosé table wines, but this is also the region of the Loire's great sweet wines and where the Fines Bulles™ (fine bubbles), the Loire Valley's great sparkling wines, are made.

The vineyards of Anjou cover a wide area south of the city of Angers. The area produces wines of all colors and styles ...learn more

At the western end of Anjou lie some of France's greatest vineyards for fine sweet wine ...learn more

Made entirely from Chenin Blanc. Yields are kept low to insure quality and concentration of flavor ...learn more

Situated on the left bank of the Loire, between Angers and Tours, Saumur is a historic city dominated by one of the most famous castles in France ...learn more

Saumur accounts for nearly as much wine as all the other Fines Bulles™ appellations combined ...learn more

The countryside around the city of Tours is known as the "garden of France." The Touraine appellation yields red, white, rosé and sparkling wines ... learn more

Cabernet Franc dominates the vineyards of these appellations, which make fruity, earthy red wines and some rosè ...learn more

The region is best known for its red wines. These are made entirely from Cabernet Franc, locally known as the Breton ...learn more

The largest white wine appellation of the region, Vouvray produces splendid wines from the dry and austere to the richest dessert wines, as well as excellent sparkling wines ...learn more