- Under €15: Muscadet sur lie, basic Sancerre, Bourgueil
- €15-25: Single-vineyard Muscadet, Vouvray, Chinon
- €25-40: Top producers' village wines, Savennières
- €40+: Iconic producers, old vines, special cuvées
What to Look For
- Producer reputation matters more than appellation
- Vintage variation significant—research before buying
- Chenin Blanc offers best ageability
- Natural producers often offer best value
Importer Clues
- Look for: Louis/Dressner, Kermit Lynch, Jenny & François
- These importers specialize in small Loire producers
- Often indicate natural/minimal intervention wines