Of the main grape growing regions in France the Loire Valley is one of the least well-known. With the exception of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lana Bortolot covers the intersection of wine, business and culture. France’s Loire Valley may be known for its fairy-tale-like ...

There is a part of France that produces beautifully crisp white wines and spicy, medium body reds that most people are not familiar with, the Loire Valley. Located in the northwest corner of France ...

Even more variety: The Loire also makes good sparkling wines, and they’re cheaper than champagne. From Montlouis-sur-Loire, La Taille aux Loups Triple Zéro is so named because the winemaker, who has ...

Loire may remain unknown to most of the world, but it is very well known by the French. The nation of France rose from a kingdom there. Loire produces much of the nation’s fresh produce. Full of ...

Writer’s Note – This is the second in a series of articles about wines from France’s Loire Valley tasted by the author in the Loire Valley. Part 1 - Loire Valley Wines, Muscadet wine from France’s ...

Explore elegant Cabernet Francs, versatile Chenin Blancs, and historic castles tucked away within France’s most underrated, ...

Wines from the Loire region on display at Houston Wine Merchant in Houston, Texas, 18 March 2025. Credit: Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Wine export sales from France’s Loire region ...

Bourgogne stands alone as France’s only wine region with a name translated into different languages. Everyone calls the Loire Valley the Loire Valley, for example. Bordeaux is Bordeaux. But Bourgogne ...

The latest in a long line of women to run her family winery, she helped bring worldwide attention to sustainable viniculture. By Clay Risen Despite the high quality of many of the region’s wines, they ...

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