Loire River Valley Wines
Discover Loire River Valley wines — and a few inspired by the area — with this archive of wine articles, stories and reviews from Opening a Bottle.
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The Primacy of Chavignol Terroir in Sancerre500 Words (Or So) on a Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc from Gérard Boulay
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The Tightrope of François Chidaine’s “Les Bournais”400 Words (or so) on Elusiveness in Chenin Blanc
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Château du HureauWhy Château du Hureau is Essential The father-daughter team behind Saumur-Champigny’s Château du Hureau represent the fifth...
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Is Cabernet Franc in Your Top Five?
Plus: A Quick Look at Château du Hureau's "Lisagathe"
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Four Wines from Charles JoguetWhy the Chinon Estate Remains a Champion of Single-Vineyard Cabernet Franc
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Charles JoguetWhy Charles Joguet is Essential As the father of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc is an old soul:...
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Arnaud LambertThe Wines… Arnaud Lambert is a biodynamic and organic winemaker in the Loire River Valley which oversees...
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Majestic Chenin Blanc from Château de Brézé
425 Words (Or So) On a Wine I Loved
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A Royal Flush: Drinking Château du Hureau “Argile”250 Words (Or So) On a Revelatory Chenin Blanc
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Good Value Wine: French Rosé from SancerreLooking for a good value wine to always have on hand for tricky food pairings? Give this...
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A First-Taste Guide to Pouilly-FuméSauvignon Blanc With a Smokin' Finish
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Clau de Nell: Biodynamic & Aged in Troglodyte CavesNot that it matters ... or does it?