Saumur
Capital of the Huguenots under Henry IV, Saumur has been an important wine-trading center since the 12th century.
- Colors : White, Fine bubbles, Rosé, Red
- Styles : Dry rosés, Sparkling wines, Powerful, tannic red wines, Dry white wines: Rich and complex
- Grape varieties : Chenin, Gamay, Pineau d’Aunis, Grolleau, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau Gris, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
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Wine pairing
- White
- Red
- Rosé
- Fine bubbles
Main course
Fish Blanket
Cheese
Cantal
Main course
fried chicken
Cheese
soft cheeses
Starter
crudités
Main course
Barbecued chicken skewers
Starter
Tomato and burrata salad
Dessert
Profiteroles
Tasting
- White
- Red
- Rosé
- Fine bubbles
Appearance
Golden yellow dress
Nose
Aroma of stewed white fruits, white flowers and a characteristic, finely mineral note of tufa dust.
Palate
Fine and flowing, their finish is fresh and balanced.
Conservation
10° / 5 to 15 years
Appearance
Luminous dress, ruby red
Nose
Red fruits and flowers
Palate
Pretty supple, sometimes very dense, with fine tannins
Conservation
16° - 18° / 5 to 15 years
Appearance
Salmon pink with partridge eye shades
Nose
Great freshness marked by notes of red berries (strawberry, redcurrant), rose and peach
Palate
"Tender" dry wine offers gourmet freshness, roundness without sweetness with notes of red and exotic fruits
.Conservation
10° / 5 years
Appearance
Pale yellow and fine bubbles
Nose
Gourmand nose with almond notes
Palate
Pleasant bubbles and yellow fruit aromas
Conservation
8° / 2 years
Location
The appellation area encompasses 27 communes in Maine-et-Loire, 9 in Vienne and 2 in Deux-Sèvres.