Cabernet de Saumur
Rosé — avg 85/100 Wine Enthusiast score
85
range 85–85
$12
1
rosé
Cabernet de Saumur — a Loire Valley rosé appellation. Across 1 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 85/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 85/100 |
| Score range | 85–85 |
| Average price | $12 |
| Review count | 1 |
| Color | Rosé |
Dominant varieties
0
Relative standing in the Loire
Among the more lightly-scored Loire Valley appellations in the aggregated Wine Enthusiast corpus — typically entry-tier in price and profile.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: tannin, crisp.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Loire 2014 Réserve des Vignerons (Cabernet de Saumur) | Alliance Loire | 85/100 | $12 |
Sample expert review
This ripe, crisp and intensely fruity wine does have a touch of tannin, inevitable with Cabernet Franc, but it is really all about red fruits and refreshing acidity. Drink now.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Alliance Loire 2014 Réserve des Vignerons (Cabernet de Saumur)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Manoir de Montfort de Chançay
- Manoir de Montour de Beaumont-en-Véron
- Maison dite Maison Billaud
- Château de la Rivière
- Maison de Richelieu
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Cabernet de Saumur wines?
Cabernet de Saumur averages 85/100 across 1 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 85 to 85.
How much does Cabernet de Saumur wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $12. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Cabernet de Saumur?
Cabernet de Saumur is predominantly a rosé wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.