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Saumur is a town in the Loire Valley wine region of France. Although better known for its sparkling wines, it is the area's red wines which show most promise for the future. Saumur reds are increasingly focusing on Cabernet Franc, and moving away from the more traditional (but invariably less interesting) Pineau d'Aunis.... more
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Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains is one of the world's most ancient wine grapes. Arguably the finest of the many Muscat varieties, it is distinguished by the small berries and seeds (petits grains) which gave rise to its name. It has long been used all around the Mediterranean, to make dry, sweet and sparkling wine styles.... more
Le Concours National des Vins IGP de France is - as the translation of its name suggests - a national competition for the IGP wines of France. IGP stands for Indication Géographique Protégée, and is a wine classification used across Europe.... more