Touraine Amboise
White — avg 89/100 Wine Enthusiast score
89
range 87–91
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Touraine Amboise — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 2 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 89/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 89/100 |
| Score range | 87–91 |
| Average price | — |
| Review count | 2 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0, 1
Relative standing in the Loire
Rated above the Loire Valley median — a consistent performer in expert tastings.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: lime, plum, spice, tannin, rich, structured.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saget la Perrière 2010 Domaine des Grandes Esperances Aurora Chenin Blanc (Touraine Amboise) | Saget la Perrière | 91/100 | — |
| Saget la Perrière 2010 Domaine des Grandes Esperances Les Ailes Pourpres Cabernet Franc (Touraine Amboise) | Saget la Perrière | 87/100 | — |
Sample expert review
A very aromatic, wood aged wine. It shows great richness and spice from the wood, along with white fruits. The wine also has freshness, in the form of lime and plums. There is a taut, lively aftertaste. Age for 4–5 years.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Saget la Perrière 2010 Domaine des Grandes Esperances Aurora Chenin Blanc (Touraine Amboise)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Maison Art Nouveau de Orléans
- Château de L'Hermenault
- Ancien prieuré de Port-l'Abbé
- Manoir Le Châtelet de Fontaine-Milon
- Eglise Notre-Dame de Nourray
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 Touraine Amboise wines?
Touraine Amboise averages 89/100 across 2 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 87 to 91.
What type of wine is Touraine Amboise?
Touraine Amboise 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.