Saumur (wine)


Saumur is a French wine region located in the Loire [Valley (wine)|Loire Valley]. The region is noted for sparkling wines produced by the Sparkling [wine production|traditional method], and for red wines made primarily from Cabernet Franc. The main variety in the white wines is Chenin blanc.
The annual Grandes Tablées du Saumur-Champigny is a popular annual event held in early August with over 1 km of tables set up in Saumur so people can sample the local foods and wine.

Appellations

The following AOCs may be used for Saumur wines:
  • Saumur - white, red or rosé
  • Saumur-Champigny - red
  • Coteaux de Saumur - sweet white
  • Saumur mousseux - sparkling
  • Cabernet de Saumur - for the rosé wines produced before 2015