Simple explanation
The short answer
Compare the landscapes around Bué, Verdigny, Chavignol and the Loire-facing east.
Go deeper
The fuller picture
Treat the route as observation, not proof that every soil makes one style. Look at stone size, color, slope, exposure and the abrupt changes between parcels.
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- August 21, 2026