Saumur Mousseux AOC
Saumur is a French wine region located in the Loire Valley. The region is noted for sparkling wines produced by the traditional method The traditional method is the process used in the Champagne region of France to produce Champagne. It is also the method used in various French regions to produce sparkling wines (not called “Champagne”), in Spain to produce Cava, in Portu ..., and for red wines made primarily from Cabernet Franc. The main variety in the white wines is Chenin blanc. The annual ''Grandes Tablées du Saumur-Champigny'' is a popular annual event held in early August with over 1 km of tables set up in Saumur so people can sample the local foods and wine. Appellations The following AOCs may be used for Saumur wines: * Saumur - white, red or rosé * Saumur-Champigny - red * Coteaux de Saumur - sweet white * Saumur mousseux - sparkling * Cabernet de Saumur - for the rosé wines produced before 2015 (Saumur Rosé for 2016 and after) See also * List ...
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