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AOC Saumur-Champigny: Elegant Red Wines from the Loire. Explore AOC Saumur-Champigny, a renowned appellation known for its elegant and fruity red wines. Discover the grape varieties and characteristics that make these wines an ideal choice to accompany your meals.

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AOC Savennières: Everything You Need to Know About the Wines of this Appellation

History of the AOC Savennières Appellation

Nestled in the heart of Anjou, AOC Savennières is a viticultural treasure of the Loire Valley. Renowned for its exceptional dry white wines, this vineyard stretches across small parcels on the right bank of the Loire, just a few kilometers from Angers. Viticulture here dates back to the Middle Ages, and since then, Savennières has built a reputation for its dry white wines made from its emblematic grape variety: Chenin Blanc. These wines are appreciated for their unique ability to reflect the terroir and their remarkable aging potential.

Climate and Terroir of the AOC Savennières Appellation

  • Climate: The climate of Savennières is typically continental with an Atlantic influence, allowing for a slow and steady ripening of the grapes.
  • Soils: The terroir is exceptional, with soils composed of schist, sandstone, and veins of quartz in some areas, giving the wines complexity and a distinct minerality. These unique conditions favor the production of long-aging white wines that are both powerful and refined.

Chenin Blanc: The Emblematic Grape of AOC Savennières

Chenin Blanc, also known as Pineau de la Loire in this region, is the only grape variety permitted in AOC Savennières. It is particularly well-suited to the climate and soil of the region, producing wines with a remarkable acidic structure and a rich aromatic palette, ranging from fresh fruits to floral notes, evolving into dried fruit and honey aromas with age.

Style of AOC Savennières Wine

Appearance: The wines display a golden hue, which deepens with age.

Nose: The white wines of AOC Savennières offer a complex array of aromas, from white-fleshed fruits to floral notes (acacia, linden), with distinct mineral touches.

Palate: On the palate, the wine reveals great richness, with remarkable vivacity and an impressive length. The complexity of flavors, combined with a chalky minerality, makes it a unique wine.

Serving Temperature: Between 10 and 12°C.

Aging Potential: These wines have excellent aging potential, ranging from 10 to 20 years (or even longer depending on the estate and vintage).

Best Food Pairings with AOC Savennières Wine

Here are some ideas to pair with a bottle of white wine from an estate or château in AOC Savennières:

  • Monkfish with cream
  • Salmon with sorrel
  • Chicken à l'Angevine
  • Sushi, maki, and sashimi