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Whiplash In the Loire

Three vintages deliver sharply different styles across France's most extensive wine region

By James Molesworth

The Loire Valley's three most recent vintages show a whiplash-inducing variety of styles, each with strengths and drawbacks. Look for 2003s if you enjoy ripeness, 2004s if you prefer bright acidity, or.....

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