Savennières
White — avg 92.2/100 Wine Enthusiast score
92.2
range 87–94
$33.3
21
white
Savennières — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 21 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 92.2/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 92.2/100 |
| Score range | 87–94 |
| Average price | $33.3 |
| Review count | 21 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
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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: rich, honey, mineral, apple, pear, almond, lemon, crisp.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine des Baumard 2008 Clos du Papillon (Savennières) | Domaine des Baumard | 94/100 | — |
| Loïc Mahe 2012 Les Fougeraies (Savennières) | Loïc Mahe | 94/100 | $40 |
| Domaine des Baumard 2010 Savennières | Domaine des Baumard | 93/100 | — |
| Domaine des Baumard 2009 Clos du Papillon (Savennières) | Domaine des Baumard | 93/100 | — |
| Domaine des Baumard 2010 Trie Spéciale (Savennières) | Domaine des Baumard | 93/100 | — |
Sample expert review
Now approaching its maturity, this is such a smooth, almond and quince flavored wine. It is full in the mouth, very ripe and opulent in style. A gorgeous wine, a wine for sipping and appreciating. Screwcap.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine des Baumard 2008 Clos du Papillon (Savennières)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Eglise Saint-Martin de Châtillon-sur-Colmont
- Eglise Notre-Dame de Sainte-Pazanne
- Motte féodale de Moulins-sur-Céphons
- Ancienne chapelle Saint-André
- Eglise de Ponthouin de Mézières-sur-Ponthouin
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 Savennières wines?
Savennières averages 92.2/100 across 21 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 87 to 94.
How much does Savennières wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $33.3. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Savennières?
Savennières 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.