Cave de Saumur

Les Pouches Saumur Chenin Blanc

8.625 ratings

8.77 pro ratings

Saumur, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Chenin Blanc

Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

9.0

Tiniest hint of RS, and it works.

Tiniest hint of RS, and it works.

2 people found it helpfulAug 27th, 2014

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

That thing where Chenin doesn't have to be cocky.

That thing where Chenin doesn't have to be cocky.

2 people found it helpfulMar 20th, 2014

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

8.2

Going on the clean brisk side. Nice quaff.

Going on the clean brisk side. Nice quaff.

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2014

Cicerone Monk's Kettle & Abbot's Cellar, Beer Writer SeriousEats

8.3

Love the raging acid

Love the raging acid

1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2013

8.1

High acid. Smells like banana purée. Stone fruits and minerality

High acid. Smells like banana purée. Stone fruits and minerality

Mar 23rd, 2014

8.3

Not too fruity Chenin blanc, very crisp when super cold.

Not too fruity Chenin blanc, very crisp when super cold.

Jun 26th, 2014

Stephanie Callimanis

9.8

Research

Research

Jun 7th, 2014

Chrissy Callahan

9.5

Great with fish!

Great with fish!

Jan 8th, 2014

8.6

Crisp but sweeter than I was looking for

Crisp but sweeter than I was looking for

Dec 28th, 2013

9.3

Very fruity. Smells of fruit

Very fruity. Smells of fruit

Oct 12th, 2013