Iconic and outstanding houses in Savennières.
Savennières whites age into mineral complexity that rewards patience, their austere frames of slate and quince hardening into something almost savory over years in bottle.
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Region DNA
The character of Savennières
Based on 19 wines with structural data
Style profile
Tight, signature style across producers
FEM score distribution
Based on 10 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Savennières
Domaine du Closel - Château des Vaults
VisitSavennières is a wine region in France, home to 15 producers tracked on Femente, 4 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Loire Chenin Blanc and French Loire Chenin Blanc Dessert wines with notes of Tree fruit, Earth, and Citrus fruit. It takes in Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines and Savennières-Coulée-de-Serrant.
Savennières — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Savennières?
- The most planted varieties in Savennières are Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Gamay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Savennières known for?
- Savennières is known for Loire Chenin Blanc, French Loire Chenin Blanc Dessert, and French Middle Loire Red wines and flavors of Tree fruit, Earth, and Citrus fruit.
- How many wineries are in Savennières?
- Femente tracks 15 producers in Savennières, of which 4 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Savennières?
- Savennières is a wine region in France, taking in Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines and Savennières-Coulée-de-Serrant.
Savennières
Savennières whites age into mineral complexity that rewards patience, their austere frames of slate and quince hardening into something almost savory over years in bottle.
Producers in Savennières
- Domaine du Closel - Château des Vaults — honest
- Château d'Epiré — distinction
- Domaine Dhommé — honest
- Eric Morgat Vigneron — critic
- Château de Chamboureau — distinction
- Bernard Merlet — undiscovered
- Damien Laureau — distinction