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Loire wine region

Quarts de Chaume to become Loire Valley’s first Grand Cru

Quarts de Chaume in Anjou is awaiting ministerial approval to become the Loire's first Grand Cru.

By Jim Budd Last updated 11 August 15
InterLoire ‘bureaucratic’ and misuses funds: Chidaine

François Chidaine, a leading figure in Loire viticulture, has resigned from InterLoire’s executive claiming the organisation is incompetent and bureaucratic.

By Jim Budd Last updated 11 August 15
Fury and charges of ‘egotism’ as Loire’s Baumard challenges Grand Cru

Loire producer Domaine des Baumard has provoked fury by challenging the new Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru appellation in France's Supreme Court.

By Jim Budd Last updated 11 August 15
Hailstorms decimate Loire vines

A hail storm at in the early hours of Monday morning has caused widespread damage across much of the Loire communes Vouvray and Reugny.

By Jane Anson Last updated 11 August 15
Loire 2013 harvest ‘difficult and complicated’

Many producers in the Loire will be crossing their fingers for next year after a ‘difficult and complicated’ 2013 harvest, but there could still be some attractive wines.

By Jim Budd Last updated 11 August 15

Loire winemaker faces fine for defying appellation body

Prosecutors in France's Loire region have asked for a local winemaker to be fined for allegedly tricking consumers by wrongly linking his vin de table to the appellation controlee system.

By Jim Budd Last updated 11 August 15
Loire winemakers win Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru battle

France's highest court has quashed opposition to the creation of a Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru in the Loire, and producers hope it could prove a blueprint for the region.

By Jim Budd Last updated 11 August 15
Rebel Loire Valley winemaker fined two euros

A Loire Valley winemaker who disobeyed France's appellation system has escaped with only a token fine, in what his lawyer described as a 'slap in the face' for officials.

By Jim Budd Last updated 11 August 15
DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: White Loire under £15

This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for White Loire under £15 went to Les Vignerons du Pallet, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Le Pallet 2009 (12%)

By Decanter Staff Last updated 11 August 15
DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: Sweet Loire over £15

This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for Sweet Loire over £15 went to Château la Varière, Les Guerches, Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru 2011 (11%)

By Decanter Staff Last updated 11 August 15
DWWA 2014: Loire judging panel

By John Abbott Last updated 11 August 15