Discover the top 100 best wines of Saumur Mousseux of Centre Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Saumur Mousseux and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Sparkling AOC of the Saumurois (1,600 ha) by strict traditional method (130 kg per 100 L, minimum 9 months on lees): dominant Chenin accompanied by Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Grolleau, Pineau d'Aunis and Pinot Noir — 10 authorised varieties. Fine and persistent bubbles, nose of white flowers, white-fleshed fruit and brioche notes. Troglodyte caves carved in the tufa subsoil, ideal for ageing.
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
