COTEAUX DE SAUMUR
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Saumur became a Huguenot stronghold under King Henry IV. By the 12th century, it was a major centre for wine trading, thanks largely to its excellent geographical location and geological conditions.
Climate
Temperate oceanic climate. A continental influence on the plots furthest from the Loire.
Soil type
Limestone tuffeau
Varietals
Chenin
Sweet white
Annual production*
300 hl
40 000 bottles
Producers
20
Basic Yield
35 hl/ha
Conservation
6°-8°
Can be cellared
for several decades
Food and Wine Parings
Menu
Intense golden yellow with hints of green, turning to old gold with amber.
Fresh, complex scents of rhubarb, peach, apricot and white flowers
Smooth and lively; not excessively sweet. Developing notes of honey and candied fruit.
* Annual average over the last 5 years
