The white wines of the Loire Valley
The wines of the Loire Valley are on the rise: in France and abroad, and more particularly on the American market, the world's leading wine market
Source: Interloire and La revue du vin de France
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The Loire Valley as a strategic economic player
The 3rd largest French vineyard for appellation wines
The vineyard of diversity and famous wines
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41% white wines (dry, sweet or sweet)
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24% rosé wines (dry, semi-dry)
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21% red wines
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14% fine bubbles (raw, mis-secs)
A vineyard very present on all the circuits in France and in strong growth in exports (+36% in 10 years)
Top 5 most exported AOPs:
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64% of American professionals believe that sales of white wine from the Loire will increase
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36% of American professionals believe that sales of white wine from the Loire will remain stable
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0% of American professionals believe that sales of white wine from the Loire will decline
The development of white wine consumption in the United States
+ 36% since 2005
Recognition of Sauvignon and Chenin
According to the WINE TRADE MONITOR, these 2 emblematic grape varieties of the Loire Valley white wines will be the most sought-after white varieties in the next two years. They are already among the 4 most purchased grape varieties.
1 CHARDONNAY
2 SAVINGS
3 RIESLING
4 CHENIN
The Loire Valley represents 92% of the chenin areas in France