Saumur Mousseux is an appellation of Saumur, France.
Growers build the wines around Chenin Blanc, filling out the blend with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc.
The ground underneath is clay and limestone.
The climate is continental.
Sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows showcasing fruit-forward flavors.
At the table these bottles work with seafood, chicken, salads and soft cheeses.
Serve at 6 to 8°C.
In the glass.
Sparkling: Showcasing fruit-forward flavors.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Bouvet Ladubay Saumur Instinct Brut, Loire, France
- Bouvet-Ladubay Mlle Ladubay Eclat Saumur Brut Rose, Loire, France
- Bouvet-Ladubay Saumur Bouvet Brut, Loire, France
- Bouvet-Ladubay Saumur Brut Ogmius, Loire, France
- Bouvet-Ladubay Saumur Saphir Brut, Loire, France
- Bouvet-Ladubay Saumur Zero Extra Brut, Loire, France
- Bouvet-Ladybay Saumur Brut Rose 'Taille Princesse' de Gerard Depardieu, Loire, France
- Caves Louis de Grenelle Saumur 'Chevalier de Grenelle' Cuvee Reservee, Loire, France
At the table.
- Seafood
- Chicken
- Salads
- Soft cheeses
- Light pasta dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 6 to 8°C.
Nearby regions.
Saumur Mousseux: common questions
01.What grapes is Saumur Mousseux known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Saumur Mousseux make?+
03.Where is Saumur Mousseux?+
04.What food goes with Saumur Mousseux wine?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Saumur guide.