Celebrating 50 years of Crémant de Loire
Published: 15 October, 2025
At the stylish Searcys bar in St Pancras, Vins de Loire celebrated 50 years of the Crémant de Loire AOC.
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Classic and lesser-known wines drive the Loire’s appeal
Published: 25 June, 2025
The Loire remains one of France’s greatest export success stories: a touchstone for fresh, vibrant and multifaceted wines that pair irresistibly and effortlessly with food. Moreover, in a zeitgeist where ‘cost-of-living crisis’ has become part of the everyday lexicon, the region stands out for offering consistently high quality at reasonable prices. For the independent sector – where delivering value has never been more crucial – that’s a combination not to be overlooked.
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Sustainability Report: on the ground in France
Published: 02 May, 2025
France has become one of the leaders in sustainability protocols in the 21st century, with its myriad regions now producing a network of best-practice roadmaps which can be used in the wine world’s global fight against climate change.
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Jeroboams expands portfolio with wines from Chinon and Alentejo
Published: 26 February, 2025
Fine wine merchant, Jeroboams, has added two producers to its portfolio with Domaine de la Chapelle from Chinon, Loire Valley and Mouchão vineyard from the Alentejo, Portugal.
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Loire Valley producers reeling from 'unprecedented climatic conditions' in 2024
Published: 20 November, 2024
Vintage 2024 in the Loire Valley has been described as "one of the most trying years in recent decades” for growers in north-western France.
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New director and president for Centre-Loire Wines
Published: 16 October, 2024
Interprofessionnel des Vins du Centre-Loire (BIVC) has made two major new changes to its leadership team with François Bouteille officially taking over from Edouard Mognetti as director and Bertrand Minchin taking on the role of co-president.
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Loire Valley vintage impacted by ‘complex weather’
Published: 16 November, 2023
Variable weather in the Loire Valley, which frequently fluctuated between soaking wet and scorching hot, has led to varied yields across the appellation.
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Full steam ahead for Harpers Loire Valley competition
Published: 04 April, 2022
Merchants across the UK continue to sign up to the Loire Valley Wines competition, organised in collaboration with Harpers and the region’s promotional body.
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Harpers teams up with Loire Valley for indies promotion
Published: 29 March, 2022
Loire Valley Wines is again running its popular independent wine merchant promotion this Spring/Summer.
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A climate Rubicon
Published: 28 January, 2022
Late frost wreaked havoc in the Loire, the ‘Garden of France’, in 2021. Jo Gilbert looks at how the region is looking to mitigate growing climate issues while keeping up momentum for its plethora of popular styles.
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Loire vintage 2021: 'Hard year, but versatile and beautiful wines'
Published: 17 November, 2021
Winegrowers in the Loire Valley region grappled with a difficult and challenging season, but were rewarded with a good crop of fresh and aromatic wines, according to a new harvest report from InterLoire.
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InterLoire appoints local winemaker as new President
Published: 27 January, 2021
InterLoire, the interprofessional body for Loire Valley Wines, has appointed local winemaker Lionel Gosseaume as its new president. He takes over from Jean-Martin Dutour as of now.
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Registration closing soon on Loire Valley indies promotion
Published: 11 August, 2020
Registration is closing soon for the autumn Loire Valley independent wine merchant promotion, on which Harpers is partnering with Loire Valley Wines.
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Loire Valley sparklers herald UK uplift
Published: 02 July, 2020
Loire Valley fizz has enjoyed a surge in exports to the UK, with Crémant de Loire having jumped just shy of 50%.
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Loire UK exports reach previous levels
Published: 09 April, 2020
Loire wine exports to the UK were up in the past year in both value and volume terms with the region, which had struggled to reach levels achieved in 2017, now levelling.
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Loire leaps up in UK exports but still has far to go
Published: 04 November, 2019
Wine producers are making concerted efforts to convince consumers to fall in love with their region. By Lisa Riley
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Loire exports to the UK gather pace
Published: 04 November, 2019
Loire wine exports to the UK were on the up in the past year in both value and volume terms but the region is struggling to reach levels achieved a couple of years ago.
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Jascots adds Loire producer Château Pierre-Bise
Published: 01 July, 2019
Jascots has signed a deal as distributor of Savennières and Anjou producer Château Pierre-Bise.
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Loire Valley Wines reveals marketing drive
Published: 16 May, 2019
Loire Valley Wines trade body has announced a new consumer marketing campaign for the UK - the Loire Bucket List.
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