Definition: centre (of the Loire)

It is a region of vineyards scattered around Bourges, Orléans and Sancerre. All the white wines are dry and made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. However, there are differences between the elegant Pouilly-Fumé wines, the aromatic concentration of the Sancerre wines, the floral freshness of the Ménetou-Salon wines and the lighter character of the Reuilly wines. This entire region was once part of the Duchy of Burgundy, which explains the presence of Pinot Noir grapes, which produce fine but very fragile wines.