Quarts de Chaume
White — avg 93.2/100 Wine Enthusiast score
93.2
range 91–95
$59.1
9
white
Quarts de Chaume — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 9 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 93.2/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 93.2/100 |
| Score range | 91–95 |
| Average price | $59.1 |
| Review count | 9 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0
Relative standing in the Loire
Among the highest-rated Loire Valley appellations — a benchmark for quality within the region.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: honey, rich, orange, lemon, peach, honeyed, apple, apricot.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Château Pierre-Bise 2011 Grand Cru (Quarts de Chaume) | Château Pierre-Bise | 95/100 | $60 |
| Domaine des Baumard 2008 Quarts de Chaume | Domaine des Baumard | 95/100 | $84 |
| Domaine des Baumard 2010 Quarts de Chaume | Domaine des Baumard | 94/100 | — |
| Domaine des Baumard 2009 Quarts de Chaume | Domaine des Baumard | 94/100 | — |
| Domaine du Petit Métris 2014 Grand Cru (Quarts de Chaume) | Domaine du Petit Métris | 94/100 | $65 |
Sample expert review
The Grand Cru of Quarts de Chaume juts out over the Layon Valley, with its autumn mists, resulting in the best conditions for noble rot. This luscious wine, gold in color, is so rich, so intense as to be almost overwhelming. It is so young still all rich fruit, peaches, apricots with a touch of ginger. The wine, with its background of considerable acidity, will develop slowly;
— Wine Enthusiast, on Château Pierre-Bise 2011 Grand Cru (Quarts de Chaume)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Anciennes écuries et greniers du château
- Hôtel Jamet de Saumur
- Dolmen dit Pierre Chaude
- Ancienne ferme abbatiale
- Château de la Maisonfort
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 Quarts de Chaume wines?
Quarts de Chaume averages 93.2/100 across 9 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 91 to 95.
How much does Quarts de Chaume wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $59.1. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Quarts de Chaume?
Quarts de Chaume is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.