Vin de Pays du Val de Loire

Expert reviews

Tasting notes from Wine Enthusiast

This lightly colored blend of Cabernet Franc and Gamay brings out an attractive perfumed character, red currant and wild strawberries. It is dry, feeling rich with acidity cutting straight through. Screwcap.

— Villebois 2010 Rosé (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire) (86/100)

Totally herbaceous, this is a lemon and mown-grass scented wine. Crisp, light and with gooseberry flavors, it shows a direct, bright, tight aftertaste. Ready to drink. Screwcap.

— Henri Bourgeois 2012 Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire) (85/100)

Chardonnay grown at the mouth of the Loire is as crisp and green as you would expect. This unoaked wine has touches of pear and definite citrus, very fresh and light.

— Château du Coing de Saint-Fiacre 2007 Domaine du Coing de Saint-Fiacre Cuvée Aurore Chardonnay (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire) (85/100)

Made from organically grown grapes, this is a new wine from Barton & Guestier, a fresh, very herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. It is bright with pear and green fruits to go with a big twist of lemon. Screwcap.

— Barton & Guestier 2008 Originel Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire) (85/100)

Crisp and fruity, it conveys flavors of red fruit and spice. Its smooth texture is given just a lift by acidity and light tannins. Although young, it is ready to drink.

— Henri Bourgeois 2012 Petit Bourgeois Cabernet Franc (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire) (85/100)

Score & price analysis

Position in the Loire

Among the lower-scored Loire Valley appellations.

Grape varieties

Flavor profile

Descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation across aggregated expert reviews:

• green
• crisp
• pear
• lemon
• herbal
• citrus
• apple
• apricot

Appellation summary

Source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews. Updated: April 14, 2026.