The eastern most part of the Loire is referred to as the central vineyards. not due to their location in the Loire, but their location in the center of France.
The central vineyards are located in the Burgundy department
In the central vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc rules, as the tuffeau soils are replaced with more silex, limestone and a band of kimmeridgian clay. For red grapes, Pinot Noir is the main varietal
The most well known are
Sancerre producing white, red, and rose
Pouilly only white
as well as
Reuilly White, red and rosé
Quincy White
Menetou Salon White, red and rosé
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