Crémant de Loire
Sparkling — avg 87.5/100 Wine Enthusiast score
87.5
range 85–91
$20.9
54
sparkling
Crémant de Loire — a Loire Valley sparkling appellation. Across 54 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 87.5/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 87.5/100 |
| Score range | 85–91 |
| Average price | $20.9 |
| Review count | 54 |
| Color | Sparkling |
Dominant varieties
0, 1, 2, 3, 4
Relative standing in the Loire
Rated below the Loire Valley median in aggregated expert tastings — often a value-tier or stylistically atypical appellation.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: crisp, apple, citrus, creamy, nutty, toast, pear, honey.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Amirault 2016 Amirault Sparkling (Crémant de Loire) | Domaine Amirault | 91/100 | $32 |
| Domaine du Petit Clocher NV Brut (Crémant de Loire) | Domaine du Petit Clocher | 90/100 | $15 |
| Bouvet-Ladubay NV Excellence Brut Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay (Crémant de Loire) | Bouvet-Ladubay | 90/100 | $14 |
| Langlois-Chateau NV Brut Sparkling (Crémant de Loire) | Langlois-Chateau | 90/100 | $25 |
| Domaine des Baumard NV Rosé Brut Extra Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon (Crémant de Loire) | Domaine des Baumard | 90/100 | — |
Sample expert review
A blend that is dominated by Chenin Blanc has produced a beautiful lightly honeyed wine. Its apple fruitiness and brilliant acidity give it great crispness along with an added touch of spice. Drink this delicious wine now.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine Amirault 2016 Amirault Sparkling (Crémant de Loire)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Immeuble de Châteaudun
- Manoir de Vrigné de Juigné-sur-Sarthe
- Haras de Blois
- Abbaye cistercienne de Beaugerais
- Eglise Notre-Dame-de-Nantilly
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 Crémant de Loire wines?
Crémant de Loire averages 87.5/100 across 54 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 85 to 91.
How much does Crémant de Loire wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $20.9. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Crémant de Loire?
Crémant de Loire is predominantly a sparkling wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.