Savennieres La Roche aux Moines

Wine from Savennieres La Roche aux Moines comes out of Savennières, France, where it sits as an appellation.

The vineyards are given over to Chenin Blanc.

Vines root into sand, schist and volcanic.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside.

Dry white wine and sweet white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows expressive fruit flavors, complex floral notes, lusciously sweet and showcasing rich stone fruit, plus three more.

Producers worth knowing include Damien Laureau, Domaine aux Moines and Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant.

Pour them alongside seafood, chicken, cheese and rich pasta dishes.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Dry white: Expressive fruit flavors, Complex floral notes.

Sweet white: Lusciously sweet, Showcasing rich stone fruit, Honey, Subtle herbal nuances, Balanced by refreshing acidity.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Branchereau Domaine des Forges Savennieres La Roche aux Moines, Loire, France
• Chateau de Chamboureau Savennieres La Roche aux Moines Chevalier Buhard Cuvee d'Avant, Loire, France
• Chateau de Chamboureau Savennieres La Roche aux Moines Chevalier Buhard Moelleux, Loire, France
• Chateau de Chamboureau Savennieres La Roche aux Moines Cuvee d'Avant, Loire, France
• Chateau Pierre-Bise Savennieres Roches aux Moines, Loire, France
• Clement Baraut Savennieres La Roche aux Moines Les Petites Combes, Loire, France
• Damien Laureau Savennieres Roche Aux Moines, Loire, France
• Domaine aux Moines Savennieres La Roche aux Moines Cuvee de l'Abbesse, Loire, France

At the table.

• seafood
• chicken
• cheese
• rich pasta dishes
• spicy cuisine

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 8 to 10°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Savennieres La Roche aux Moines: common questions

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