Loire Valley Wines Crowned at Prestigious Ligers Grand Or Competition
A dedicated tasting area will greet winners of the Ligers Grand Or at the entrance to this year’s show,signaling the high esteem awarded to these remarkable vintages. The annual Angers Loire dégusT show, a key event for professional Loire wine producers, concluded with the proclamation of its champions, selected from thousands of entries by a panel of esteemed oenologists, winegrowers, and knowledgeable tasters.
The Ligers competition identifies wines that represent the “quintessence of the vintage,” and the introduction of the Grand Gold category three years ago has intensified the competition, resulting in a more selective group of honorees. This year’s results highlight the diverse terroirs and winemaking expertise within the Loire valley.
2025 Vintage Champions Emerge from Indre, Cher, and Loir-et-Cher
The competition recognized outstanding wines from several appellations within the Loire Valley, with no winemakers from Loiret claiming the top prize for the 2025 vintage. Here’s a detailed look at the winning producers and their celebrated wines:
- Châteaumeillant – Domaine Roux (Bourges) for its 2023 red.
- Cheverny – William Marcadet (White 2025) and The Control-in-Sologne – Laurent Pasquier (Red 2024) from Cours cheverny.
- Menetou-Salon – Jean-paul Godinat (White 2025) from Menetou-Salon.
- Quincy – Domaine du Grand-Rosières (White 2025) in Lunery, alongside another win for Jean-Paul Godinat (blanc 2025) at Menetou-Salon, and Domaine du Tremblay with their vintage “Les Demoiselles Tatin” (White 2023) in Brinay.
- Reuilly – Domaine de Chevilly, featuring “The gray unicorn” (Pinot Gris 2025) in Méreau, and Domaine Cordaillat (Rouge 2025) in Reuilly.
- Sancerre – Domaine Saget La Perrière (White 2025), Pouilly-sur-Loire – Michel Thomas et fils (Rosé 2025), sury-en-Vaux – daniel Reverdy and son (Rouge 2023) from Verdigny.
- touraine – domaine des Champs, Gonneau (White 2025) and Francis Jourdain (Rouge 2025) from Saint-Georges-sur-Cher and Lye, respectively.
According to a competition release, the Ligers grand Or serves as a crucial benchmark for quality within the Loire Valley wine region. The rigorous selection process ensures that only the moast exceptional wines receive recognition.
For a comprehensive list of winners,including those awarded Grand Gold,Gold,and Silver distinctions,visit concoursdesligers.fr. this competition continues to elevate the profile of Loire Valley wines on both a national and international stage.
