The often-overlooked sibling appellation to Vouvray, Montlouis-sur-Loire sits on the south bank of the Loire directly opposite its more famous neighbour, producing 100% Chenin Blanc across all sweetness levels from bone-dry to botrytised. The key difference from Vouvray lies in the soils: Montlouis sits on sandy silts over tufa and flint rather than Vouvray's clay-limestone — producing wines that are often more delicate, approachable in youth, and intensely floral. A natural wine hub, hosting producers like François Chidaine and Noella Morantin who have attracted international attention.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | Cool, fresh vintage producing dry Montlouis of exceptional mineral purity. Among the finest recent vintages. |
| 2020 | — | Warm year with good natural acidity. Demi-sec and moelleux styles particularly successful. |
| 2019 | — | Outstanding vintage — long, warm growing season produced Chenin Blanc of great complexity and sweetness range. |
| 2018 | — | Hot year producing full, ripe wines. Sec wines of good weight and character. |
| 2017 | — | Good vintage with classic Loire character — fresh, mineral Sec wines and elegant Demi-Sec. |