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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find
Saumur-Champigny is an appellation of Loire Valley, France.
Cabernet Franc leads the plantings, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunis alongside it.
Vines root into sand.
The climate is maritime/oceanic.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside.
Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows slightly spicy berry fruit flavors.
Pour them alongside beef, venison, chilis & hot spicy food and tomato-based dishes.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Slightly spicy berry fruit flavors.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Arnaud Lambert Saumur-Champigny Clos Moleton, Loire, France
- Arnaud Lambert Saumur-Champigny Terres Rouges, Loire, France
- Chateau de Villeneuve Saumur-Champigny, Loire, France
- Chateau du Bellay Saumur-Champigny Vieilles Vignes, Loire, France
- Chateau du Hureau Saumur-Champigny Tuffe, Loire, France
- Chateau Yvonne Saumur-Champigny 'Le Beaumeray', Loire, France
- Chateau Yvonne Saumur-Champigny La Folie, Loire, France
- Chateau Yvonne Saumur-Champigny, Loire, France
At the table.
- Beef
- Venison
- Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
- Tomato-based Dishes
- Blue Cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Saumur-Champigny: common questions
01.What grapes is Saumur-Champigny known for?+
Cabernet Franc is the signature grape of Saumur-Champigny. Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d'Aunis are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Saumur-Champigny make?+
Saumur-Champigny produces red wine.
03.Where is Saumur-Champigny?+
Saumur-Champigny is an appellation in France.
04.What food goes with Saumur-Champigny wine?+
Try beef, venison, chilis & hot spicy food, tomato-based dishes and blue cheeses.
05.How long does Saumur-Champigny wine age?+
Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Loire Valley guide.