Pays de Loire
White — avg 85/100 Wine Enthusiast score
85
range 85–85
$15
1
white
Pays de Loire — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 1 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 85/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 85/100 |
| Score range | 85–85 |
| Average price | $15 |
| Review count | 1 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0
Relative standing in the Loire
Among the more lightly-scored Loire Valley appellations in the aggregated Wine Enthusiast corpus — typically entry-tier in price and profile.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: creamy.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine du Petit Clocher 2016 Chardonnay (Pays de Loire) | Domaine du Petit Clocher | 85/100 | $15 |
Sample expert review
Chardonnay from the producer's vineyards in Anjou is the base for this wine. It has a soft creamy texture that is light and fruity without any sign of wood aging. It is round, smooth and ready to drink now.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine du Petit Clocher 2016 Chardonnay (Pays de Loire)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Ancienne abbaye cistercienne Notre-Dame de la Clarté-Dieu
- Eglise Saint-Georges de Souancé-au-Perche
- Ancien prieuré du Plessis-aux-Moines
- Hôtel dit de Saint-Luc
- Eglise Saint-Martin de Mézières-en-Drouais
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Pays de Loire wines?
Pays de Loire averages 85/100 across 1 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 85 to 85.
How much does Pays de Loire wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $15. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Pays de Loire?
Pays de Loire is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.