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Saumur blanc

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Saumur white
Saumur, capital of the Huguenots under Henri IV, has been an important wine trading center since the 12th century, thanks to its ideal topographical conditions. Today, most of the region's major trading houses are still based in the area. TheAOC Saumur blanc was established by decree on December 31, 1957.

The Saumur blanc appellation area covers 28 communes in Maine-et-Loire, 9 in Vienne and 2 in Deux-Sèvres. The vineyard covers a total area of 450 hectares, with annual production of around 25,000 hectolitres. The Saumur Blanc vineyards are scattered in islets, on tuffeau (chalk) hillocks and Senonian or Eocene outcrops. The tuffeau provides finesse and lightness. The climate is temperate oceanic, but the hills of the Saumurois region keep the westerly winds at bay. The plots farthest from the Loire are therefore subject to continental influences.

The grape varieties used for Saumur Blanc are Chenin (minimum 80%), Chardonnay and Sauvignon. A dry, elegant white, sometimes very opulent, Saumur wine reveals its harmonious, finely mineral taste. Soft wines can be drunk within 5 years. The most concentrated white wines can be cellared for up to fifteen years. The Saumur Blanc appellation includes a number of top-quality estates, such as Domaine Saint-Just, Château de Villeneuve, Clos Rougeard, Domaine des Roches Neuves and Domaine Guiberteau.
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Domaine de Rocheville - Saumur blanc La Jouvencelle 2023

1*Étoile Hachette

chenin
freshness
white flowers
aperitif

"An elegant, lively cuvée".

"This Chenin, aged in foudres and barrels, opens with delightful notes of flowers, citrus and white fruit. On the palate, this springtime mood continues with a supple, round, lively and mineral texture. A complete wine, ideal with fresh cheeses or shellfish". (Le Guide Hachette 2025).

Domaine de Rocheville - Saumur blanc Chenin de Traverse 2023

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4.2/5 (6 reviews)

chenin
freshness
exotic fruits

"A new 100% Chenin cuvée for Domaine de Rocheville, to be discovered and enjoyed at a low price!"

This white Saumur is characterized by its rich, vibrant aromas of white flowers, exotic fruit, honey and citrus. Its liveliness and length on the palate are astonishing.

Château de Villeneuve - Saumur Les Cormiers 2021

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4.5/5 (4 reviews)

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92/100 RVF

complex
mineral
elegant

"A prestige white with great ageing potential, already so good it will be hard to resist!"

Les Cormiers blanc immediately reveals a nose of small white flowers and citrus fruit, followed by toasty notes. The wine is very expressive and pure on the palate, with a slender, elegant style. The attack is lively and the mineral finish recalls the superb limestone terroir.

Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc L'Insolite 2022

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3/5 (3 reviews)

floral
good acidity
aperitif

"A beautiful, racy white Saumur!

L'Insolite stands out for its acidity on the palate, which precisely outlines a beautiful texture. The nose reveals complex aromas of white fruit, citrus, white flowers, gentian and ginger. The finish is rich and clean. A superb, gourmet bottle!

Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc Clos du Moulin 2022

fruity
floral
freshness
voltage

"Small quantities for a wine of great quality".

On the nose, this cuvée presents intense aromas of citrus, exotic fruit, lime blossom and menthol. Concentrated fruit on the palate, balanced by excellent acidity that outlines the body and adds length. A promising cuvée revealing the full potential of a great terroir!

Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc Solera 2017

chenin
floral
powerful
complex
rarity
gourmet wine

"Emotions out of the ordinary!"

A tiny production, discover Thierry Germain's extremely rare cuvée! It's made from a 100% Chenin cuvée and inspired by the Solera technique, which involves blending a wine from old vintages with recent ones. This cuvée will impress you with its immense complexity. With its flowery nose and hints of green pepper, it unveils a palate of formidable acidity and interminable length. Powerful, full-bodied and fresh.

Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Terres 2022 (Vin orange)

93/100 RVF

(2019 vintage notes)
fat
aperitif
amphora
orange wine

"An orange wine vinified in amphora that will surprise the most discerning connoisseurs".

This cuvée is the fruit of a long 4-month maceration on skins, then aged for 12 months in Italian amphoras, without sulfur or filtration. Cultivated on flinty soils, Chenin Blanc expresses a beautiful minerality, orange peel and unparalleled freshness. An exceptional cuvée that will surprise even the most discerning connoisseur!

Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Clos Romans 2022

96/100 RVF

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93/100 Robert Parker

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94/100 Vinous

freshness
ample
precise

"A high-flying vintage revealing all its beauty".

"Equally dynamic and brilliant, Clos Romans instills phenomenal velvety smoothness and energy. A magnificent contemporary expression of Chenin saumurois." (La RVF 2025). Exceptional freshness and salinity!

Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - L'Echelier blanc 2022

95/100 RVF

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94/100 Robert Parker

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93/100 Vinous

floral
mineral
chiseled
salt

"Very fine expression of its limestone terroir".

"A scintillating white to be discovered in 2022, l'Echelier, with its magnificent purity, manages to combine uprightness and finesse, right through to an extremely salivating finish." (La RVF 2025). A superb Chenin!

Frédéric Mabileau - Saumur blanc Chenin du Puy blanc 2021

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4/5 (3 reviews)

chenin
mineral
exotic fruits
goat's cheese
fish
scallop

"Chenin Favorite !"

The Chenin du Puy cuvée offers an aromatic palette marked by freshness. Mature vines express flavors of exotic fruit, pear and quince, combining minerality and richness. This wine is enhanced by its luxurious ageing, giving it roundness and brioche aromas. A wine with Loire accents, for immediate pleasure!

Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Terres 2021 (Vin orange)

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3/5 (1 review)

93/100 RVF

(2019 vintage notes)
chenin
fat
amphora
orange wine

"An orange wine vinified in amphora that will surprise the most discerning connoisseurs".

This cuvée is the fruit of a long 8-month maceration on skins, then aged for 12 months in Italian amphoras, without sulfur or filtration. Cultivated on flinty soils, Chenin Blanc expresses a beautiful minerality, orange peel and unparalleled freshness. Attention, micro-production...

Château de Chaintres - Les Genêts 2020

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2/5 (2 reviews)

chenin
ample
white fruit

A cuvee made from 100% Chenin Blanc, Les Genêts 2020 presents a balanced, complex nose of white fruit aromas. The palate offers a fine attack, with lemony notes and a full, creamy texture, for a mineral finish.

Domaine Michel Chevré - Les Pentes 2016

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4.2/5 (6 reviews)

Michel Chevré produces the second vintage of this white Saumur cuvée. Les Pentes reveals more substance than Clos de l'Ecotard. Intense mineral and lemony notes reflect the influence of the limestone soils on which the Chenin blanc vines are planted.

Domaine Michel Chevré - Clos de l'Ecotard 2016

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3.9/5 (21 reviews)

Michel Chevré's Clos de l'Ecotard demonstrates his winemaking skills. A white that combines concentration, freshness and generosity, with a beautiful aromatic expression of fruity and floral scents...

Château de Chaintres - Clos des Oratoriens blanc 2014

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3.5/5 (2 reviews)

"Brilliant yellow-gold color. Generous nose of quince, apple, elegant vegetal notes. Round attack, fleshy, rich, lively palate, still a little angular, subtle mineral accent, delicious silky succulence, tenacious, lemony finish, potential, we'll wait for it." (Le Guide des Vins 2017 - Gilbert & Gaillard)