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Savennières
The appellation Savennières is limited to three communes south of Angers on the right bank of the Loire: SavennièresBouchemaine and La Possonnière. Admirable production conditions have probably been identified since the time of the Roman invasions. Vine-growing developed in the era of the great abbeys, and was continued by the lords and then, in the 19th century, by the Angevin bourgeoisie. The Savennières AOC was established by decree on December 8, 1952. The total surface area of Savennières is approximately 124 hectares, anchored on the slopes perpendicular to the Loire River and admirably exposed. The shallow soils are composed of sandstone schists, volcanic veins (rhyolites) and Aeolian sands. The mesoclimatic influence of the Loire allows us to produce dry, highly mature white wines. As a result, thunderstorms tend to pass over the left bank of the Loire, sparing Savennières. The wines of SavennièresThese wines, exclusively whites, are made with Chenin Blanc (or Pineau de la Loire). The ageing potential of these wines ranges from 5 years to priceless vintages. Domaine aux Moines, Château Pierre-Bise and Château de Varennes are excellent examples of the quality of the terroir in the Loire Valley. Savennières. Within the Savennières appellation, there are two special appellations: La Roche-aux-Moines and La Coulée-de-Serrant. The La Coulée de Serrant terroir was planted in the 12th century (1130) by Cistercian monks and has remained under vine ever since. The quality of the wines from this vineyard has long been recognized, and sets it apart from others. SavennièresA terroir already enjoying a great reputation. Maurice Constantin Weyer spoke of it, as did Alexandre Dumas, and more recently, at the beginning of the 20th century, Curnonsky, the prince of gastronomes, defined it as one of the 5 best white wines in France. Today, La Roche-aux-Moines and La Coulée-de-Serrant are the only appellations of the Coulée de Serrant - Nicolas Joly estate.

Savennières wines

Appellation wines Savennières have a unique nose, aroma and color in the wine world. This white wine comes from Anjou. A Grand Cru territory, it abounds in exceptional dry wines. It is one of the lowest-yielding regions in France. This is what makes this wine so special, and gives it a special taste when tasted.

Main characteristics of Savennières wine

It can be kept for 10 to 20 years in a cellar at the right temperature. The only grape variety Savennières is pineau de la Loire. This is how you'll recognize a true Savennières dry white wine. 

What does Savennières wine look like?

The pale yellow color of this dry white wine admits many nuances. It can go from green to gold. The green will remind us of the wine's youth. A wine with this type of reflection can be kept in a cellar for some time to come. Gold, on the other hand, is a reminder of a warm year, when the grapes were gorged with heat, resulting in a wine that is fruitier on the palate. The first fragrant note is generally reminiscent of white flowers. The scent is reminiscent of acacia. Next come mineral notes. Sometimes we recognize lime blossom and chamomile. After a few hours' aeration, ripe fruit and dried fruit dominate the tasting of this Savennières wine. The taste of this wine is full of finesse and harmony. Balanced between sweetness and freshness on the palate. Delicacy is the very symbol of wines from the Loire Valley. When you taste it, you'll find it easy to appreciate the finesse of this type of wine. You won't be able to get enough.

What to serve this type of wine with?

Easy to match, this wine will balance your favorite dishes. Think of it for aperitifs, andouillette, or cooked fish such as monkfish or plaice. It also goes well with white meats such as chicken or turkey.
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Domaine des Deux Vallées - Savennières blanc 2022

1*Étoile Hachette

balanced
white fruit
voltage

"The Grail for chenin lovers on the fabulous terroirs of Savennières".

"Notes of white fruit, candied yellow fruit and citrus, intensity, balance, volume and tension: this is an effective and very well-made Savennières, displaying both ripeness and finesse." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2025).

Nicolas Joly - Savennières Les Vieux Clos 2022

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5/5 (2 reviews)

90/100 Coup de Cœur RVF

(Vintage 2021 notes)
intensity
ripe fruit
biodynamics

"A Grand Blanc de Loire of undeniable charm, to be forgotten for a few years in the cellar. Dazzling!"

This beautiful cuvée comes from a 5.5-hectare plot on steep slopes, and benefits from the same attentive care as the Coulée-de-Serrant. The nose reveals lovely aromas of ripe yellow fruit and dried fruit, while the palate is intense and powerful, offering great complexity and a remarkable finish...

Château Pierre Bise - Savennières Clos de Coulaine 2021

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2/5 (1 review)

93/100 Vinous

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91+/100 Robert Parker

vivid
freshness
elegant
citrus

"One of the estate's emblematic cuvées, elegant and harmonious".

"Clos de Coulaine 2021 has a lively, delicate bouquet with aromas of lemon oil, herbs, sage, spring flowers and white flowers mixed with hints of lemon oil. Medium to full-bodied, lively and fragrant, the wine is smooth, homogeneous and complete. It's an elegant interpretation of this historic Savennières terroir." (Robert Parker 2024).

Château Pierre Bise - Savennières Roche-Aux-Moines 2022

97/100 Decanter

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93/100 Vinous

complex
mineral
balanced

"On the edge of the Coulée de Serrant, discover this superb white wine with exceptional charm".

"This 2022 already has a compelling aromatic profile, full of vegetal sap and orchard fruit aromas. On the palate, it's structured, intense, firm and deeply aromatic, with flavors that seem to come from stone and rock as much as fruit, and with that sense of vegetal sap and leaf infusing the wine. This is a beautifully articulated wine with a singular character, from a very fine, very dry Loire vintage, and one that will certainly age well." (Decanter 2024). Wine delivered without capsule.

Nicolas Joly - Savennières Coulée de Serrant 2022

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5/5 (1 review)

3*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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92/100 Coup de Cœur RVF

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93/100 Robert Parker

atypical
biodynamics
rarity
mythical

"Only 3 vintages in the last 40 years have been vinified as sweet!

"The estate has crafted a delicate demi-sec (32 grams of residual sugar), revealing aromas of pear, spice, white flowers, exotic fruit and white pepper, followed by a medium-weighted, round and balanced palate, culminating in a long, penetrating finish." (Robert Parker 2024). A remarkably well-balanced cuvée, with intense complexity and depth, which deserves to be forgotten in the cellar for a few years!

Domaine des Deux Arcs - Savennières blanc 2021

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4/5 (3 reviews)

Médaille d'Or Vignerons Indépendants

chenin
elegant
saline final
scallop

"Suitable for lovers of complex, well-balanced white wines!

Domaine des Deux Arcs' Savennières confirms its style in this new vintage. This oak-aged cuvée expresses its elegant characteristics of balance, bitterness and roundness. Its open nose of exotic fruits, lightly toasted, does full justice to Chenin Blanc.

Loic Mahé - Savennières Sables & Schistes 2020

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4/5 (2 reviews)

93/100 Wine Enthusiast

(2018 vintage notes)
chenin
floral
vivid
mineral
fish
scallops with citrus fruit

"Lively and mineral

In a vintage marked by freshness, this cuvée is lively and mineral. The nose opens with powerful notes of citrus and white-fleshed fruit. Tension from the outset defines a structured, straightforward and saline palate. A Savennières to discover with fine food!

Domaine FL - Savennières Chamboureau 2013

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3.2/5 (4 reviews)

92/100 Decanter

chenin
mineral
yellow fruits
fish
ready to drink

"Nose of ripe stone fruit and citrus with a woody perfume. Beautiful structure, complex and rich with a very fresh finish." (Decanter) A complex, harmonious cuvée from an ancient plot selection, surrounding the Château of the same name. Ready to drink, it goes well with fish such as sea bass with citrus fruit or red mullet with herbs.

Domaine FL - Savennières Roche aux Moines 2018

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3/5 (1 review)

95/100 James Suckling

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95/100 Decanter

chenin
complex
fat
chiseled
filet mignon

"Very intense nose of sliced pear that needs a little time to reveal notes of lemon zest and flowers. This is a powerful dry Chenin Blanc that tends towards opulence, but whose almost sharp acidity keeps it tightly under control. Then comes complex spice and minerality in a bold, very clean finish." (James Suckling 2021)

Nicolas Joly - Savennières Clos de la Bergerie 2020

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5/5 (2 reviews)

94/100 RVF

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92/100 Wine Spectator

(2018 vintage notes)
chenin
powerful
dense

This Savennières is a blend of three parcels from La Roche aux Moines. The wine reveals itself with strength, power and concentration, in a very elegant style on the nose. The palate is full-bodied, with an almost tannic feel, in a white wine of fine volume and freshness. A pleasing wine at the service of Chenin and terroir!

Domaine Patrick Baudouin - Savennières Bellevue 2016

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4/5 (2 reviews)

14,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

" Full-bodied Chenin, full-bodied, easy and elegant." (Le Guide des vins Bettane & Desseauve) This cuvée is named after the "Bellevue" plot planted in 2009, on schist soil. The wine has a beautiful aromatic expression, it's structured, dry and fresh, and demands to be paired with refined dishes: fish in beurre blanc, poultry in cream sauce, mushrooms. Chenin de Terroir!

Château Pierre Bise - Savennières Clos Le Grand Beaupréau 2016

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3.7/5 (6 reviews)

16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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15/20 RVF

(2015 vintage notes)

This taut, gourmet cuvée Grand Beaupréau is fresh and lively on the nose. On the palate, it develops a lovely precision of structure and a mineral-acid complexity: this is a bottle of great personality and finesse, which will go wonderfully with fish and seafood, for example...

Château Soucherie - Clos des Perrières 2015

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3.8/5 (6 reviews)

16/20 RVF

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16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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90/100 Decanter

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1*Étoile Hachette

(2014 vintage notes)

With its luminous, golden yellow color, this Savennières is crystalline and pure on the nose, with hints of blond wood brought on by ageing. The attack is full-bodied and racy, thanks in particular to fine mineral bitters. The finish is long, chiselled and lemony, with a saline finish. A great gastronomic Loire white!

Loïc Mahé - Savennières Equilibre 2010

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4.5/5 (2 reviews)

"Luminous golden color. Honey, citrus and quince aromas. Beautiful freshness. Hints of roasted nuts and elegant stone fruit, long finish. A racy, mineral style. (Andreas Larsson - World's Best Sommelier 2007)

Domaine Nicolas Joly - Coulée-de-Serrant 2014

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4.3/5 (32 reviews)

95+/100 Robert Parker

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18/20 RVF

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2*Étoiles Hachette

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16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"A few residual sugars don't detract from the saline vigor of the bitters: spicy profile of a slender frame in this wine with notes of kumquat, which seems to have gained in serenity and purity, but still austere and destined for glorious aging." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 - RVF) A true monument of the estate, an appellation in its own right, this is a cuvée not to be missed!