Saumur
White — avg 88.4/100 Wine Enthusiast score
88.4
range 84–95
$23.4
40
white
Expert reviews
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Château de Parnay 2011 Clos d'Entre les Murs (Saumur) | Château de Parnay | 95/100 | $120 |
| Bouvet-Ladubay NV Trésor Brut (Saumur) | Bouvet-Ladubay | 92/100 | $18 |
| Bouvet-Ladubay 2010 Trésor Brut (Saumur) | Bouvet-Ladubay | 92/100 | — |
| Château de Brézé 2012 Clos de la Rue (Saumur) | Château de Brézé | 92/100 | $45 |
| Bouvet-Ladubay 2010 Trésor Brut (Saumur) | Bouvet-Ladubay | 92/100 | — |
Tasting notes from Wine Enthusiast
This wine comes from a vineyard, created in 1894, in which the vines are planted against walls to get the maximum reflected heat. It is a majestic wine—a smooth wave, opulent and rich with intense acidity and just a hint of spice. The wine is just ready to drink, although it will be even more impressive from 2018.
— Château de Parnay 2011 Clos d'Entre les Murs (Saumur) (95/100)
Wood aged during fermentation, this rich generous wine is the top cuvée from this major Saumur producer. It is rich with apple and citrus flavors backed by a touch of toastiness. The wine is towards dry with a touch of spice at the end. Drink this fine wine now.
— Bouvet-Ladubay NV Trésor Brut (Saumur) (92/100)
One of the best sparkling wines produced in Saumur, this is textured, nervy and crisp, full of both fruit and secondary flavors. Touches of wood from the first fermentation in barrel give complexity and spice to the fruitiness. A yeasty, toasty aftertaste shows the wine's sophistication. Drink now.
— Bouvet-Ladubay 2010 Trésor Brut (Saumur) (92/100)
With some wood aging, this is a toasty, perfumed wine. It has a stony, structured character with plenty of acidity as well as ripe apricot and sweet apple flavors. The crispness has been tamed by the wood aging to give a ripe, full in the mouth wine. Drink from 2017.
— Château de Brézé 2012 Clos de la Rue (Saumur) (92/100)
One of the best sparkling wines produced in Saumur, this is textured, nervy and crisp, full of both fruit and secondary flavors. Touches of wood from the first fermentation in barrel give complexity and spice to the fruitiness. A yeasty, toasty aftertaste shows the wine's sophistication. Drink now.
— Bouvet-Ladubay 2010 Trésor Brut (Saumur) (92/100)
Score & price analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 88.4/100 |
| Score range | 84 – 95 |
| Score spread | 11 points |
| Average price | $23.4 |
| Price range | $13 – $120 |
| Reviews analyzed | 40 |
| Value ratio (points/$) | 3.78 |
Position in the Loire
Rated above the Loire Valley median.
Grape varieties
| Variety | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Variety 1 | 16 | 41% |
| Variety 2 | 8 | 21% |
| Variety 3 | 5 | 13% |
| Variety 4 | 3 | 8% |
| Variety 5 | 7 | 18% |
Flavor profile
Descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation across aggregated expert reviews:
- rich
- crisp
- almond
- apple
- spice
- creamy
- mineral
- toast
Appellation summary
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wine color | White |
| Total reviews | 40 |
| Average score | 88.4/100 |
| Average price | $23.4 |
Source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews. Updated: April 14, 2026.