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 impart a unique minerality and remarkable freshness to the wines, qualities particularly prized by sommeliers and fine wine enthusiasts.

Saumur red wines display aromas of red fruits with subtle spicy notes, while the whites offer a range of citrus and white-fleshed fruits, enhanced by hints of honey and white flowers for wines made from Chenin Blanc. The sparkling wines, crafted mainly using the traditional method, are distinguished 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 aging potential. Incorporating these wines into a cellar management app allows you to easily track their development and fully appreciate their maturation. Take advantage of Saumur's oenological richness to enrich your collection and optimize your tastings.

Wines from the Saumur - AOC appellation

Loire Valley Saumur Couly-Dutheil Les Moulins de Turquant M 2020

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2020

Couly-Dutheil - Les Moulins de Turquant M

Bottle (750ml)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur

Louis de Grenelle - Acajou

Bottle (750ml)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur

Calvez Bobinet - Ipanema

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Calvez Bobinet Aunis 2024

Youth

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2024

Calvez Bobinet - Aunis

Bottle (750ml)

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2023

Paleine

Bottle (750ml)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur

Les Hauts Buis

Bottle (750ml)

Youth

Loire Valley - Saumur

Grenelle - Grande Réserve

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Couly-Dutheil Les Chanteaux 2022

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2022

Couly-Dutheil - Les Chanteaux

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Louis Roche Tradition 2019

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2019

Louis Roche - Tradition

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Domaine Philippe et Thierry Germain (Roches Neuves) Clos de l'Echelier 2022

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2022

Domaine Philippe et Thierry Germain (Roches Neuves) - Clos de l'Echelier

Bottle (750ml)

Decline

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2011

Les Bouettes

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Domaine Des Saulaies La Brunetière 2024

Youth

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2024

Domaine Des Saulaies - La Brunetière

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Arnaud Lambert Clos de Midi Brézé 2021

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2021

Arnaud Lambert - Clos de Midi Brézé

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Chenin de Traverse 2022

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2022

Chenin de Traverse

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Domaine S Bénédictins Tandem 2024

Youth

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2024

Domaine S Bénédictins - Tandem

Bottle (750ml)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Saumur

Calvez Bobinet - Hanami

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Domaine Vieux Bourg Clos Poinçon 2015

Decline

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2015

Domaine Vieux Bourg - Clos Poinçon

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Clos de l'Écotard Saumur Blanc 2022

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2022

Clos de l'Écotard - Saumur Blanc

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Château Yvonne Saumur Blanc 2023

Maturity

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2023

Château Yvonne - Saumur Blanc

Bottle (750ml)

Loire Valley Saumur Bouvet-Ladubay Instinct Brut Millésime 2017

Peak

Loire Valley - Saumur - 2017

Bouvet-Ladubay - Instinct Brut Millésime

Bottle (750ml)

Other appellations from the region Loire Valley

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