Appellation Saumur - AOC - History and Wines

The Saumur AOC, located in the charming Loire Valley region of France, is renowned for its viticultural diversity and the quality of its wines. This appellation produces red, white, and sparkling wines, with a notable preference for Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay. The limestone and clay-limestone soils of Saumur lend the wines a unique minerality and remarkable freshness, qualities particularly prized by sommeliers and connoisseurs of fine wines.

The red Saumur reveals aromas of red fruits with subtle spicy undertones, while the whites offer a palette of citrus and white-fleshed fruits, enhanced by notes of honey and white flowers for wines made from Chenin Blanc. The sparkling wines, predominantly crafted using traditional methods, are characterised by their finesse and elegance.

For optimal wine cellar management, it's essential to note that Saumur wines, especially the dry and semi-dry whites, have excellent ageing potential. Integrating these wines into a cellar management application will allow you to easily track their development and fully appreciate their maturation. Take advantage of the oenological richness of Saumur to enrich your collection and optimise your tastings.

Wines of the Saumur - AOC appellation

Loire Valley Saumur Secrets de Chai Johann Garnier 2024

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2024

Secrets de Chai - Johann Garnier

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Saumur Loudun Belle-Garde 2018

Peak

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2018

Loudun - Belle-Garde

Bottle (75cl)

Decline

Loire Valley - Saumur - 1980

Bouvet - Saphir

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur - 1980

Bouvet - Saphir

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur - 1980

Bouvet - Saphir

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Saumur Manoir de la Tête Rouge Bagatelle 2001

Decline

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2001

Manoir de la Tête Rouge - Bagatelle

Bottle (75cl)

Youth

Loire Valley - Saumur

Guillaume Raynouard - Mousse de la Tête Noire

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Saumur Château Fosse-Sèche Réserve du Pigeonnier 2010

Peak

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2010

Château Fosse-Sèche - Réserve du Pigeonnier

Magnum (1.5L)

Loire Valley Saumur Domaine Christelle dubois Grand Vida 2023

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2023

Domaine Christelle dubois - Grand Vida

Bottle (75cl)

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2023

Domaine Christelle dubois - Grand Vida

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2023

Domaine Christelle dubois - Grand Vida

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2023

Domaine Christelle dubois - Grand Vida

Bottle (75cl)

Youth

Loire Valley - Saumur

L'Austral - Le Fou

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Saumur Secrets de Chai 2024

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2024

Secrets de Chai

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur

Ackerman - Belle Époque

Bottle (75cl)

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2023

Clin œil

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Saumur Vignoble des Pommiers 2023

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2023

Vignoble des Pommiers

Bottle (75cl)

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2020

Château Brézé

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Saumur Famille Cazeau Expression 2022

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2022

Famille Cazeau - Expression

Bottle (75cl)

Youth

Loire Valley - Saumur

Domaine Domaines des Deux Arcs

Bottle (75cl)

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