Saumur mousseux

This French appellation is exclusively reserved for white and rosé sparkling wines that are predominantly based on Chenin Blanc, while the blends may also include, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, as well as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and many other.

All sparkling wines under the appellation are produced using the traditional method—méthode traditionnelle—in which the wines go through the second fermentation in the bottle. Both white and rosé sparkling Saumur will have delicate and persistent bubbles, and while white version will display aromas of white and yellow flowers and white-fleshed fruit such as apples and pears, rosés will be dominated by red fruit notes.

These fresh, light, and delicate wines are best served well-chilled. They can be enjoyed as an aperitif, but they can also match light appetizers and desserts. Officially, sparkling Saumur wines are produced in the Loire, more specifically the production is restricted to the departments of Maine-et-Loire, Deux-Sèvres, and Vienne.