SAVENNIERES
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Vines have been grown in the Savannières area at least since the days of the Great Abbeys. The tradition was continued by the the Seignuers, and then, in the 19th century, by Anjou's bourgeoisie. Most Savennières wines are dry, but small amounts of off-dry and sweet wines are also produced.
Climate
Mesoclimatic influences (a microclimate in which Mediterranean plant life thrives). Vines grow on slopes along the banks of the Loire with good airflow.
Soil type
Shallow soils made up of sandstone schist with seams of volcanic rock and aeolian sands.
Varietals
Chenin
Dry, half-dry and sweet white
Annual Production*
4 000 hl
or around 53 330 bottles
Producers
30
Basic Yield
50 hl/ha
Conservation
12 °C
5 years +
At least 5 years - and no limits for some of the best vintages!
Best decanted
Food and Wine Parings
Menu
Deep to light golden yellow with straw-yellow highlights, moving to old gold with amber highlights.
Lime blossom, aniseed, grapefruit, pear, jasmine, white peach and florals.
With age: More intense, complex aromas featuring beeswax and dried fruit.
Excellent persistence of flavour, good freshness, lots of minerality
*Moyenne annuelle sur les 5 dernières années
