One of the world’s best wine regions, many of the reds, whites and roses from around Bordeaux have become much-revered names in their own right. It can be complicated, though, so read our simple guide to understanding Bordeaux wine. Then there are the wines from the Loire. The Loire-Atlantique has 9,500 hectares of vineyards and is home to the well-known and popular Muscadet white wine which forms the vast majority of the area’s output.
And finally, there are the wines from the wine country is north of the Vienne and Deux-Sèvres – this area may not have the reputation of Bordeaux or the Loire, but there are still excellent wines to be enjoyed and domaines to visit. For more information about lesser known French Atlantic wines, visit our sister site: www.undiscovered-french-wines.com