Vin de Pays du Val de Loire
White — avg 84.8/100 Wine Enthusiast score
84.8
range 84–86
$12.4
9
white
Vin de Pays du Val de Loire — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 9 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 84.8/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 84.8/100 |
| Score range | 84–86 |
| Average price | $12.4 |
| Review count | 9 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0, 1, 2, 3
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: green, crisp, pear, lemon, herbal, citrus, apple, apricot.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villebois 2010 Rosé (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire) | Villebois | 86/100 | $13 |
| Henri Bourgeois 2012 Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire) | Henri Bourgeois | 85/100 | $13 |
| Château du Coing de Saint-Fiacre 2007 Domaine du Coing de Saint-Fiacre Cuvée Aurore Chardonnay (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire) | Château du Coing de Saint-Fiacre | 85/100 | $12 |
| Barton & Guestier 2008 Originel Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire) | Barton & Guestier | 85/100 | — |
| Henri Bourgeois 2012 Petit Bourgeois Cabernet Franc (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire) | Henri Bourgeois | 85/100 | $13 |
Sample expert review
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.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Villebois 2010 Rosé (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Prieuré de Grandmont de Corquoy
- Eglise Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
- Chapelle et enceinte fortifiée de Loré
- Maison (ancienne aumône publique)
- Maison de Orléans
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 Vin de Pays du Val de Loire wines?
Vin de Pays du Val de Loire averages 84.8/100 across 9 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 84 to 86.
How much does Vin de Pays du Val de Loire wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $12.4. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Vin de Pays du Val de Loire?
Vin de Pays du Val 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.