{"id":5976,"date":"2021-07-22T10:37:11","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T08:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.d-vine.pro\/?p=5976"},"modified":"2021-07-22T11:12:15","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T09:12:15","slug":"the-savennieres-appellation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.d-vine.com\/en\/the-savennieres-appellation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Savenni\u00e8res Appellation"},"content":{"rendered":"

The appellation of Savenni\u00e8res is made in the Loire Valley wine region, in the west of France, and more precisely, in the heart of the region of Anjou-Saumur. Covering just 146 hectares, Savenni\u00e8res is a small appellation whose wines enjoy an excellent reputation. In this article, our chief wine adviser B\u00e9atrice Domin\u00e9, along with French Master Sommelier Laurent Derh\u00e9, invites you to discover one of her favourite terroirs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

One of the Loire\u2019s Treasures<\/h2>\n

Considered as a Grand Cru of the Loire Valley, Savenni\u00e8res is a historic wine-growing area covering 146 hectares just outside Angers. Covering just three villages, Savenni\u00e8res is a micro appellation; these three villages are Savenni\u00e8res, Bouchemaine and La Possonni\u00e8re.<\/p>\n

The appellation lies in the heart of the Anjou-Saumur wine region which is home to the production of many red wines, like Saumur-Champigny. The area is also known for its great sweet wines like Coteaux du Layon.<\/p>\n

Savenni\u00e8res is an exception in that it only produces white wines. Most of these are dry wines, even though the appellation does allow the production of sweet wines. In the Loire Valley, the Chenin grape used for Savenni\u00e8res can be made into a full range of styles, from dry to lusciously sweet wines and even sparkling wines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

A Unique Terroir \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Savenni\u00e8res AOP area covers just a hundred or so hectares on the hillsides beside the river Loire, where the terroir is one of sandstone-schist. Within this appellation, two plots have been identified as particularly outstanding for the distinctive character that their terroir gives to the wines. These are\u00a0\u00a0 La Roche-aux-Moines and La Coul\u00e9e de Serrant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

La Roche aux Moines, limited to only a handful of vineyards<\/h3>\n

Le Savenni\u00e8res-Roche-aux-Moines is a unique terroir with a rocky sandstone-schist soil, which runs down towards the river. The 22 hectares that make up La Roche-aux-Moines are cultivated by just eight wine estates. A long list of rules must be followed in order for them to use the Savenni\u00e8res-Roche-aux-Moines appellation. Chenin is the only grape variety allowed and yields must not exceed 30 hectolitres per hectare. Artificial weedkiller and insecticides are banned and it is compulsory to harvest by hand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Coul\u00e9e de Serrant, an appellation belonging solely to Domaine Joly<\/h3>\n

Exclusively owned by the Joly family, the seven-hectare Coul\u00e9e de Serrant vineyard<\/a> is an AOC appellation in itself. The vineyard was planted in 1130 by Cistercian monks and today consists of vines aged from 35 to 80 years old. Since 1984, the entire estate has been cultivated using biodynamic farming methods. Today\u2019s owner Virginie Joly believes strongly in this approach introduced by her father Nicolas Joly, who is a real ambassador for biodynamic winegrowing.<\/p>\n

Wine has been produced from this terroir steeped in history for nearly 1000 years. Although rather a confidential wine estate, La Coul\u00e9e de Serrant is on its 890th vintage and is renowned and recognised by connoisseurs for its fine wines. This reputation is largely the result of an outstanding quality terroir.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Unparalleled Perfection<\/h2>\n

The notion of terroir incorporates the soil, the climate and the grape variety. When these three factors combine in just the right way, you have an outstanding terroir and Savenni\u00e8res is an incontestable illustration of this.<\/p>\n

Here the Chenin variety achieves unparalleled perfection thanks to a unique association between the soil and the climate. Indeed, Savenni\u00e8res has an extremely advantageous climate that is oceanic yet with continental influences and the soil is quite unique with its chalk, tufa, sand, clay and silica.<\/p>\n

The finest Chenin wines display finesse and an aromatic complexity on the palate that is rare to find, as well as a silky-smooth, creamy texture. As for the finish, it is fresh, with great tension and a touch of minerality. Chenin wines have superb aromas both in youth and when aged. The white wines of the Savenni\u00e8res appellation are thus often at their best after about five years ageing in cellar conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

An Elegant Wine<\/h2>\n

Finally, what brings elegance and complexity to the wines of the Savenni\u00e8res appellation are its low yields. The vineyards produce only half the volume of other appellations for an equivalent area. The hillsides are difficult to farm, but it is this difficulty that makes it possible to attain the level of excellence of this prestigious appellation, which is one of the finest of the Loire Valley.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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To learn more<\/h2>\n

Want to learn more about World wines and the diversity of viticultural terroirs? Discover our article about Swiss wines. Read the article<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The appellation of Savenni\u00e8res is made in the Loire Valley wine region, in the west of France, and more precisely, in the heart of the region of Anjou-Saumur. Covering just 146 hectares, Savenni\u00e8res is a small appellation whose wines enjoy an excellent reputation. 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