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Saumur Mousseux

Saumur Mousseux wine guide: the appellation in France, its Chenin Blanc, the sparkling wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Chenin Blanc
Styles
sparkling
5
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

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.

Soil
ClayLimestone
Climate
Continental
Styles
sparkling

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?
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Chenin Blanc is the signature grape of Saumur Mousseux. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Saumur Mousseux make?
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Saumur Mousseux produces sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Saumur Mousseux?
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You will find Saumur Mousseux in France, where it is an appellation.
04.
What food goes with Saumur Mousseux wine?
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Try seafood, chicken, salads, soft cheeses and light pasta dishes.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Saumur guide.

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