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Signature grapes
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Producers listed
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Bottles to find
Saumur Blanc is an appellation of Loire Valley, France.
Chenin Blanc leads the plantings, with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc alongside it.
Vines root into limestone and sedimentary.
The climate is maritime/oceanic, running continental and temperate.
The region is known for dry white wine.
Producers worth knowing include Chateau Yvonne, Clos Rougeard, Domaine du Collier and Domaine Guiberteau.
Pour them alongside seafood, chicken dishes, poultry and soft cheeses.
Serve at 8 to 10°C.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
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Chateau Yvonne
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Clos Rougeard
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Domaine du Collier
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Domaine Guiberteau
Bottles to look for.
- Arnaud Lambert 'Breze' Saumur Blanc Clos David, Loire, France
- Arnaud Lambert 'Breze' Saumur Blanc Clos de Midi, Loire, France
- Arnaud Lambert Saumur Blanc La Coulee de Saint-Cyr, Loire, France
- Chateau de Fosse-Seche Saumur Blanc 'Arcane', Loire, France
- Chateau de Montgueret Saumur Blanc, Loire, France
- Chateau Yvonne Saumur Blanc 'Le Gory', Loire, France
- Chateau Yvonne Saumur Blanc, Loire, France
- Clos Rougeard Saumur Blanc Breze, Loire, France
At the table.
- Seafood
- Chicken dishes
- Poultry
- Soft cheeses
- Vegetable dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 8 to 10°C.
Nearby regions.
Saumur Blanc: common questions
01.What grapes is Saumur Blanc known for?+
Chenin Blanc is the signature grape of Saumur Blanc. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Saumur Blanc make?+
Saumur Blanc produces dry white wine.
03.Where is Saumur Blanc?+
Saumur Blanc is an appellation in France.
04.What food goes with Saumur Blanc wine?+
Try seafood, chicken dishes, poultry, soft cheeses and vegetable dishes.
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Loire Valley guide.