Vouvray, from the region of the same name is made through the vinification of the Chenin Blanc grape. As is often the case in the Loire region, the production is heavily at the mercy of the climate and poor years can produce only a meagre harvest. In the best years, however, Vouvray can stand among the world's longest-lasting wines, offering botrytized sweet wines, sharp dry wines, and an increasing amount of sparkling wine.