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Loire Valley - French Wine
As France's most diverse wine region,
the Loire Valley is best known for its crisp, dry
white wines with refreshing acidity. The huge variation in the soil and climate
allow for the Loire
Valley to produce
different grapes, each with their own characteristics. Also from the Loire Valley
are its red wines, roses and sweet wines. The reds tend to be light and
elegant, the Roses full-flavored, and the sweet wines among the best in the
world. One of the most notable grapes used in producing these wines is Chenin
Blanc, with characteristics of honey and butter at its finest and its ability
to produce one of the longest lasting dry white wines. Another grape varietal
is the Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, which has aromas of citrus, gooseberry and
grass.
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