Sensitive drinkers

They are happy to discover new tastes, one could say that they are epicureans. This allows them to go from a fine and delicate red Loire wine to a more full-bodied alcohol.

The soft drinkers

For this category of drinkers, women are the most present. They appreciate the delicate and richly flavored red Loire wine . Less fond of strong alcohols, this does not prevent them from enjoying their aperitifs with salty accompaniments.

Tolerant drinkers

These profiles are looking for something complex, white or red. They are looking for intense Loire wines and are particularly fond of strong cheeses and coffees.

Hypersensitive drinkers

Enjoy tasting authentic and pure wines. Slightly more open than gentle drinkers, hypersensitive drinkers like to discover new wines in a calm and relaxed setting.

Now that you can situate yourself in your wine drinker profile, we can set off to discover the different red Loire wines .

What are the red Loire wines?

In the red Loire wines , we can easily count more than 10 appellations, here are the best known appellations:

Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil (our little favorite…)

With supple tannins, a fine and gourmet nose, this red Loire wine transports us through its perfect color and its aromas of cherries, blackberries, or raspberries. Cabernet Franc reigns supreme in Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil, and offers elegant and distinguished red Loire wines . Discover our traditional Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil red Loire wines at the Domaine de la Chopinière du Roy.

*Photo of a bunch of Cabernet Franc taken just before the harvest!

Bourgueil (the famous)

One of the most iconic red wines of the Loire Valley. This red Loire wine offers a beautiful length in the mouth with aromas of red and black fruits. With a ruby ​​red color, our Bourgueil wine cuvée perfectly represents these characteristics. Bourgueil offers a diversity of flavors that will delight all lovers of red Loire wine .

Chinon

The Chinon appellation covers 2,300 hectares and a unique terroir composed of tuffeau (a soft chalk) revealing all its character of authentic red Loire wine . With good aging potential, it can also be drunk young (this depends on its production condition). Its nose evokes a palette of red fruits (blackcurrant, raspberry, etc.) with sometimes surprising notes of prune, redcurrant or blackberry. On the palate, the tannins offer an aromatic structure that goes well with red meats or goat cheeses.

Saumur Champigny

It too is mainly made from the Cabernet Franc grape variety, but when tasted it reveals aromas of red fruits, liquorice, nutmeg, mint and fern. This red Loire wine accompanies moments of conviviality, revealing the richness of the Loire Valley. By keeping, the wine can gain more pronounced smoky or grilled notes (don't worry, it is also very pleasant to drink young).

Sancerre

Unlike white Sancerre, made from Sauvignon Blanc, red Sancerre, produced from the Pinot Noir grape variety, reveals a beautiful expression of red fruits (sometimes including wild strawberries). This red Loire wine goes well with poultry, white meats, and certain river fish.

Vendôme Hillsides

Nestled in the northern Loire Valley, mainly made from the Pineau d'Aunis grape variety, this red Loire wine has unique characteristics. With aromas of red fruits, floral notes and white pepper, this red Loire wine is perfect for lovers of fine and light wines.

Anjou-villages

Thanks to the Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties, this red Loire wine is distinguished by its intense aromas of ripe red fruits, accompanied by spicy, slightly peppery notes. As it ages, this red Loire wine develops more complex aromas of undergrowth, liquorice, and candied black fruits.

And now, let's start tasting the red Loire wine.

You are now equipped to choose the best red Loire wine according to your preferences. If you would like to learn more about the Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil appellation, Loire wines or even taste our red Loire wines , visit us at Domaine de la Chopinière du Roy, contact us .

FAQ about red Loire wine

What are the best red wines from the Loire?

Among the best red wines of the Loire , we find the Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil for its notes of red fruits, Chinon for its elegance, the Saumur-Champigny for its finesse and the Bourgueil for its power.

Which red wine from the Loire region for an aperitif?

For the aperitif, we highly recommend a red Loire wine Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil. It is a light wine that goes perfectly with this kind of moment. Served between 12 and 14°, we are convinced that it will seduce you, no matter your profile!