# The best wine appellations of the Loire Valley

Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon and Muscadet: the great appellations of the Loire, from Nantes to the Centre.

- 8 votes · 20 items
- May 3, 2021 · bricoleur_nantes
- https://even.best/en/l/3017/the-best-wine-appellations-of-the-loire-valley

## Top 20

1. **Sancerre** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Mineral Sauvignon Blanc from the Centre.
2. **Pouilly-Fumé** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Sauvignon with smoky notes.
3. **Savennières** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Great dry Chenin from Anjou.
4. **Bourgueil** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Cabernet Franc red.
5. **Montlouis-sur-Loire** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Chenin across the river from Vouvray.
6. **Menetou-Salon** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Sauvignon neighbour of Sancerre.
7. **Rosé d'Anjou** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Soft rosé.
8. **Vouvray** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Chenin Blanc, dry to sweet or sparkling.
9. **Chinon** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Cabernet Franc from Touraine.
10. **Muscadet** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Crisp white from Nantes, perfect with oysters.
11. **Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Fruity red.
12. **Saumur-Champigny** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Supple red from Saumur.
13. **Coteaux du Layon** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Sweet Chenin.
14. **Quarts de Chaume** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Sweet grand cru of Anjou.
15. **Quincy** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Sauvignon from the Cher.
16. **Reuilly** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Whites, rosés and reds from the Centre.
17. **Cheverny** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Blends from Touraine.
18. **Cabernet d'Anjou** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Off-dry rosé.
19. **Pouilly-sur-Loire** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Chasselas from Pouilly.
20. **Crémant de Loire** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Traditional-method sparkling wine.

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