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LoireThe Loire Valley is the home of famed French white wines such as Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé and Vouvray. Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc are the main grapes, producing wines that range from dry to sweet to sparkling. Some reds and rosés are also produced, generally from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The Loire Valley is a large wine region running east west, with variable climate conditions greatly affected by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Loire River |
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FranceThough French wines are the highest valued wines in the world, esteemed wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne were only enjoyed locally until 150 years ago when transportation improvements made them widely available. French wine production is governed by a strict quality-control system, which regulates the grapes used in each region and classifies wineries according to an elaborate cru hierarchy. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc are just a few of the important grape varietals with roots in French soil. |
