Saumur blanc
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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Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc L'Insolite 2024
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 - Domaine des Roches Neuves - Clos Romans 2023
96/100 RVF
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96/100 Bettane & Desseauve
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94/100 Vinous
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93/100 Robert Parker
The finest expression of Chenin for this 2023 vintage, Thierry Germain surprises us yet again. Clos Roman reveals an aromatic palette of white and exotic fruits, with lovely floral notes and sweet spices. Freshness and salinity are exceptional!
Thierry Germain - Domaine des Roches Neuves - L'Echelier blanc 2023
95/100 RVF
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94/100 Robert Parker
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93/100 Vinous
L'Echelier is a top-quality white Saumur, smooth and precise. Thierry Germain sublimates Chenin in this superb cuvée.
Domaine de Rocheville - Saumur blanc La Jouvencelle 2024
1*Étoile Hachette
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16,5/20 Le Point
A superb organic Chenin aged in foudre and barrel, revealing delicate aromas of white flowers, citrus and tropical fruit. The finesse and freshness of this cuvée are sure to seduce you, making it a great opportunity to treat yourself at a low price.
Domaine de Rocheville - Saumur blanc Chenin de Traverse 2024
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. The finish is fresh and bittersweet, making it an excellent wine for friends.
Château de Villeneuve - Saumur Les Cormiers 2022
94/100 Coup de Cœur RVF
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92/100 Robert Parker
"Les Cormiers promises to be ripe and concentrated in 2022. It's the perfect embodiment of dry, clean, ripe Chenin, with fine shoulders, sculpted by a salient, very salivating finish. Open it now and keep it for ten years or more. One of the finest vintages tasted of this cuvée". (Le Guide RVF 2025).
Thierry Germain - Saumur blanc L'Insolite 2022
3.6/5(5 avis)
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
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
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
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 - L'Echelier blanc 2022
5/5(1 avis)
95/100 RVF
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94/100 Robert Parker
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93/100 Vinous
"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
4/5(4 avis)
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)
3/5(1 avis)
93/100 RVF
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
2/5(2 avis)
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
4.2/5(6 avis)
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.
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