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Savenniéres AOC |
Description to Savenniéres AOC
The appellation lies as an enclave within the Anjou area on the right bank of the Loire in the department of Maine-et-Loire (France). Already founded by the Celts, the eponymous commune was named "Saponaria" by the Romans in 50 BC after the soap herbs that grew there, from which the current name is derived. The wine was already famous at the time of Napoleon (1769-1821), but was sweet at that time. The vineyards cover around 140 hectares in the three municipalities of Bouchemaine, La Possonnières and Savennières. The slate and red sand soils lend a special character to the white wines, which are now mainly made from Chenin Bl anc and dry.
Savennières Demi-Sec and Savennières Moelleux
There is also a semi-dry version Demi-Sec as well as a sparkling wine Moelleux (or Doux).
Savennières Roche-aux-Moines
The communal appellation is classified as its own AOC Savennières Roche-aux-Moines; see there.
Coulée-de-Serrant (formerly Savennières Coulée-de-Serrant)
The vineyard "Clos de la Coulée-de-Serrant" is classified as own AOC Coulée-de-Serrant; see there.
Producers
Well-known producers are Château de Chamboureau, Château d'Epire, Château de Plaisance, Château de la Roche-aux-Moines, Clos de Coulaine, Domaine des Baumard, Domaine du Closel, Domaine des Forges and Domaine Laureau.
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