Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC

Summary

French appellation located directly across the Loire river from Vouvray AOC. Focused on similar single varietal white wines that come in a range of styles and sweetness levels. Soils are tuffeau based, with a sandy topsoil that lends to less sharply defined wines that tend to mature earlier. Home to the first AOC highlighting a gently sparkling fruity Pétillant Naturel wine made by a single fermentation, and bottled while still in an active ferment.

Geographic Indication

Legal definition available through the EU geographical indications register at (External Link) PDO-FR-A0169

Important Varietals

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Average Temperature

Total Precipitation 675.70mm