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The commune of [[Saumur]] in the [[Loire Valley]] is famous for [[sparkling wines]] produced by the [[Sparkling wine production|traditional method]], and for red wines made from [[Cabernet Franc]]. |
The commune of [[Saumur]] in the [[Loire Valley]] is famous 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]]. |
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Revision as of 21:13, 20 February 2008
The commune of Saumur in the Loire Valley is famous for sparkling wines produced by the traditional method, and for red wines made primarily from Cabernet Franc. The main variety in the white wines is Chenin Blanc.
Appellations
The following AOCs may be used for Saumur wine:
- Cabernet de Saumur - a rosé wine
- Coteaux de Saumur - a medium sweet white wine
- Saumur - white, red or sparkling
- Saumur-Champigny - red wine
- Saumur mousseux - sparkling
See also
External links
- Robinson, Jancis (2006). The Oxford Companion to Wine, third edition. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-860990-6.