The wine region of Coteaux de Saumur is located in the region of Saumur of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Nerleux or the Château de Targé produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coteaux de Saumur are Chenin blanc et Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coteaux de Saumur often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Coteaux de Saumur is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 22 estates and châteaux in the of Coteaux de Saumur, producing 25 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Coteaux de Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry.
Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.
