- Tasting profile
- Pale ruby, feather-light, with cracked white pepper over red cherry and a cool streak of acidity that begs for a chill.
- Where it grows
Loire, France Explore the field guide- Where to buy
- For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.
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The region
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