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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Loire France' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Loire France Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Loire France 1. Loire Valley Wine Region - French Wines Explored - By: Mpam Id 1977403 The Loire Valley Wine Region, situated in the central region of France, is a picturesque combination of hills, valleys, and scenic landscapes, pierced by the peaceful Loire River. It is the third most popular tourist destination in France and owes as much of its renown to the quaint towns and magnif... Featured ArticleFrance – Leonado Da Vinci’s Home By The Loire In France during the reign of Louis XI (1107-1115), the Chateau du Clos-Luce was built on Gallo-Roman foundations. After completion, the king gave the residence of pink brick to his favorite, Etienne le Loup, a cook’s assistant he had ennobled. At that time, the estate was called the Manoir du Cloux and was surrounded by fortifications, the sole remnants of which are the remains of the watchtower. Etienne Le Loup also had a large dovecote which could house 500 pigeons; it is still intact at the ...
Read full story 2. France – Leonado Da Vinci’s Home By The Loire - By: Michael Russell In France during the reign of Louis XI (1107-1115), the Chateau du Clos-Luce was built on Gallo-Roman foundations. After completion, the king gave the residence of pink brick to his favorite, Etienne le Loup, a cook’s assistant he had ennobled. At that time, the estate was called the Manoir du Cloux... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
| Dom. De La Rossignole 2004 Sancerre Vielles Vignes White Wine Sauvignon Blanc by Dom. de la Rossignole from Loire, France. This sauvignon blanc has characters of lime, grass, and wet stone on the nose. Clean, crisp minerality. Distinctly dry with lemon and chalk undertones. Great with oysters, asparagus and chevre souffle, and pesto rubbed halibut.... |
| Pascal Jolivet 2005 Pouilly Fume White Wine Sauvignon Blanc by Pascal Jolivet from Loire, France. Grape Type: 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Vinification: Grapes come from 20 acres in 3 separate vineyards owned by Pascal Jolivet in the villages of Tracy, Les Girarmes, and St. Andelain; and additional sourcing from Les Loges. These constitute a large...... |
| Dom. Des Baumard 2002 Savennieres White Wine Chenin Blanc by Dom. Des Baumard from Loire, France. Superb aromas of almonds and minerals can be found in the nose of the 2002 Savennieres. Medium-bodied, revealing gorgeous depth, this dry effort boasts loads of limestone, almond, and candied citrus flavors in its rich, wonderfully ripe personality....... |
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| Pascal Jolivet 2004 Sancerre Les Caillottes White Wine Sauvignon Blanc by Pascal Jolivet from Loire, France. A dry wine with much finesse, enticing bouquet, well balanced with length, very typical Sancerre. Food Match: shellfish, oysters, fish, crab, Asian cuisine.... |
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| Ch. De Montfort 2004 Vouvray White Wine Chenin Blanc by Ch. de Montfort from Loire, France. Abundant fruit and honey flavors bound together with the right balance of sweetness and acidity. The harmony of Vouvray - just a touch of sugar, but still officially dry - is immediately apparent and genuinely appealing. Delicately flavored foods...... |
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