Lydie et Thierry Chancelle
Lydie et Thierry Chancelle produces wines from Saumur, in the Middle Loire Valley, where cool-climate conditions and slate-rich soils shape distinctive expressions of Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc. The winery's Saumur-Champigny, built on Cabernet Franc, displays the red-fruit intensity and mineral grip characteristic of the appellation's best examples. Their Saumur Blanc, made from Chenin Blanc, captures the variety's signature tension between ripeness and acidity, while a Saumur Rosé rounds out the portfolio with dry, food-friendly character. Wine Enthusiast and Wine Advocate have both assessed the winery's output, reflecting the quality standards of this Loire subregion, where traditional methods and careful site selection yield wines of clarity and structure.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast