The white wines of the Loire Valley
Loire Valley wines are on the rise: in France and abroad, and more particularly on the American market, the largest wine market in the world.
Source: Interloire and La revue du vin de France
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The Loire Valley a strategic economic player
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6200 crop reporters
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250 dealers
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16 cooperatives
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1.3 Bn € turnover of which 21% from exports
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The 3rd largest French vineyard for appellation wines
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The vineyard of diversity and renowned wines
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41% white wines (dry, sweet or sweet)
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24% rosé wines (dry, semi-dry)
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21% red wines
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14% fine bubbles (raw, from mis-dry)
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A vineyard with a strong presence on all circuits in France and strong growth in exports (+36% in 10 years).
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Top 5 most exported PDOs :
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PDO Crémant de Loire
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PDO rosé d'Anjou and cabernet d'Anjou
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PDO Muscadet
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PDO Touraine
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PDO Vouvray
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American buyers are betting on white Nigerians
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The Loire Valley is the region that will experience the highest demand over the next 2 years according to American professional buyers.
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64% of American professionals believe that sales of white wine from the Loire will increase.
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36% of American professionals believe that sales of white wine from the Loire will remain stable.
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0% of American professionals believe that sales of white wine from the Loire Valley will decline.
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The development of white wine consumption in the United States
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+ 36% since 2005
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The recognition of sauvignon and chenin
According to the WINE TRADE MONITOR, these 2 emblematic grape varieties of the white wines of the Loire Valley will be the most sought-after white grape varieties in the next 2 years. They are already among the 4 most purchased grape varieties.
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1 CHARDONNAY
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2 SAUVIGNON
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3 RIESLING
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4 CHENIN
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The Loire Valley accounts for 92% of the surface area of chenin in France.