Upper Loire Valley | Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters | The white wines of the region tend to be sleekly structured with acidity and citrus, mineral, and herb aromatics | Domaine de la Taille aux Loups, Domaine Henri Bourgeois, Domaine Pascal Jolivet | Gamay, Sacy, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc | Château de Chambord, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Villandry |
Middle Loire Valley | Semi-maritime climate: Moderate heat and cold weather | Rosés and red wines tend to exhibit aromas of red fruits and flowers; white wines exhibit honeyed floral notes with hints of tropical fruits | Domaine des Roches Neuves, Domaine Filliatreau, Domaine Bernard Baudry | Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Romorantin, Arbois, Grolleau Noir (a red), and Pinot Meunier | Château de Saumur, Château de Brézé, Château de Sully-sur-Loire |
Lower Loire Valley | Maritime climate: mild winters and hot & humid summers | Dry and fresh with citrus and mineral notes | Domaine des Baumard, Domaine de la Pépière, Domaine de la Tuffière | Melon de Bourgogne, Folle Blanche, and Pinot Gris | Château de Montsoreau, Château de Montreuil-Bellay, Château de Langeais |