Despite a year marked by an early harvest, the 2020 vintage in the Loire offered balanced, aromatic and gourmet wines. Whether still or sparkling, winegrowers took full advantage of the climatic conditions to produce expressive, promising wines.
Loire white wines: fine ripeness preserved by freshness
In 2020, Loire white wines stand out for their liveliness and marked minerality, a sign that the terroirs have held up well against the drought. The Sauvignon Blanc expresses intense citrus and fruit aromas with well-balanced acidity. The Chenin Blanc, meanwhile, shines with tension and ageing potential, combining notes of apple, pear and a subtle hint of honey for the mellows.
Loire red wines: gourmandise and balance
The 2020 vintage offered Loire red wines ideal conditions to produce wines that are ripe, supple and expressive. The Cabernet Franc from Chinon, Bourgueil and Saumur-Champigny shows a fine concentration of red fruit with well-integrated tannins. The Gamay from Touraine displays lovely freshness despite the year's heat, with elegant structure and fine drinkability. The Loire reds in 2020 are particularly accessible in their youth, with reasonable ageing potential for the great vintages.
Rosé wines: expressive and bright
The rosés of the 2020 vintage in the Loire region are characterized by preserved freshness despite the heat, and bright red fruit aromas. The warmth of the year has resulted in beautiful aromatic intensity, and the well-controlled harvest has preserved acidity.
Fines Bulles de Loire 2020: between elegance and finesse
Thanks to a natural acidity preserved despite the heat, sparkling wines from the 2020 Loire vintage offer beautiful freshness and a delicate mousse. This vintage is promising for the ageing of high-end fine bubbles.
