Discover the top 100 best white wines of Saumur of Centre Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Saumur and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Loire tuffeau mosaic: Chenin reigns in whites — dry to off-dry with notes of citrus, apple, pear, candied white fruits, white flowers and a chalky mineral touch, taut acidity and a saline finish. Cabernet Franc (Breton) the signature red, airy (violet, raspberry, plum, peppery touch, fine tannins) and a fruity rosé. Renowned traditional-method Saumur Brut. Anjou-Saumur AOC on limestone tuffeau, troglodyte cellars.
Crisp, dry whites with a pale robe, lean palate and lively acidity, showing delicate aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, pear, fresh almond and characteristic saline, iodine notes. Refreshing, ideal with Atlantic seafood. Star of Muscadet AOC (Sèvre-et-Maine, Côtes de Grandlieu, Coteaux de la Loire), aged on lees for added body. Native Burgundian variety (synonym Melon de Bourgogne), offspring of Pinot × Gouais blanc.
white wines from the region of Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of magic cake cheese quiche, broccoli gratin or sublime salmon (stuffed salmon).
