Region Article
Loire Valley
Last edited on 2/21/2019 by joraesque
There are 18 versions of this article (version 10 of 18) / View version history
Vins du Val de Loire (Interprofession des Vins du Val de Loire)
Jancis Robinson vintage reports
2016 vintage:
"Quality and concentration is good, with Chenin Blanc being particularly noteworthy in 2016 while Sancerre is thought to be the best of the Sauvignon Blanc appellations. Cabernet Franc is 'delicious, ripe and fruity' according to Loire courtier Chris Hardy." - Jancis Roninson
2017 vintage reports:
- Jancis Robinson
- Vinfolio
" 2018 wines will not be typical of the Loire rather they will have the characteristics of wines from much further south" - Philippe Gilbert
Jancis Robinson vintage reports
2016 vintage:
"Quality and concentration is good, with Chenin Blanc being particularly noteworthy in 2016 while Sancerre is thought to be the best of the Sauvignon Blanc appellations. Cabernet Franc is 'delicious, ripe and fruity' according to Loire courtier Chris Hardy." - Jancis Roninson
2017 vintage reports:
- Jancis Robinson
- Vinfolio
" 2018 wines will not be typical of the Loire rather they will have the characteristics of wines from much further south" - Philippe Gilbert