📜 Saumur
The appellation around Saumur on the Loire, making still and sparkling wines from Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
Saumur is an appellation around the town of Saumur on the Loire, France. Still and sparkling wines are made here, white, red and rosé. The main grapes are Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. The area belongs to the wider Anjou-Saumur zone.
The soils around Saumur are soft white limestone, tuffeau. Caves are dug into it, where sparkling wine is aged and bottles are stored. The climate is warm but mild, so the berries ripen slowly and keep their acidity.
White wines from Chenin Blanc can be dry or sweet, with notes of apple, quince and honey. Reds from Cabernet Franc are light, with aromas of berries and green leaf. Sparkling wine is made by the traditional method, with fermentation in the bottle. It is called Saumur Mousseux or Crémant de Loire.
Saumur is known throughout the country. Next to it lies a separate red appellation, Saumur-Champigny. Alcohol is for adults.
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- Where it is
- 📍 Anjou-Saumur
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Chenin Blanc, 🍇 Cabernet Franc
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Rosé, 🍷 Still wine, 🍷 Sparkling wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Saumur?
A wine area on the Loire in France making still and sparkling wines from Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
What wines are made in Saumur?
White, red and rosé, still and sparkling.
Why are there caves around Saumur?
Caves are dug into the soft limestone, and sparkling wine is aged and bottles are stored in them.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.