Touraine
White — avg 86.3/100 Wine Enthusiast score
86.3
range 84–90
$15.3
85
white
Expert reviews
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Marionnet 2016 Vignes Françaises Sauvignon Blanc (Touraine) | Henry Marionnet | 90/100 | $20 |
| Vincent Roussely 2011 Clos Roussely Anthologie du Clos Red (Touraine) | Vincent Roussely | 90/100 | $24 |
| Charles Joguet 2010 Clos de la Plante Martin Chenin Blanc (Touraine) | Charles Joguet | 90/100 | $33 |
| Monmousseau NV Cuvée J.M. Brut Sparkling (Touraine) | Monmousseau | 89/100 | $18 |
| Saget la Perrière 2016 Domaine des Grandes Esperances Le Roi Soleil Sauvignon Blanc (Touraine) | Saget la Perrière | 89/100 | $25 |
Tasting notes from Wine Enthusiast
This wine comes from ungrafted vines, planted in 2000, a rare phenomenon because of phylloxera. It may be because of that origin, that the wine has its own creamy intensity or it may just be a fine wine anyway. It is rich and full of creamed apples and finely balanced acidity. Drink now.
— Henry Marionnet 2016 Vignes Françaises Sauvignon Blanc (Touraine) (90/100)
A blend of Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Côt (aka Malbec), this smooth, dense and barrel-aged wine has impressive richness. Spice along with acidity and red berry fruits give a fresh aspect. The light tannins are dry and offer a balanced structure. It's ready to drink.
— Vincent Roussely 2011 Clos Roussely Anthologie du Clos Red (Touraine) (90/100)
A wood-aged Chenin Blanc from the Chinon region, this is a new departure for Charles Joguet. The wine is opulent and concentrated from lees stirring, giving power from the quince fruit and elegance from the smooth texture. It could age for several years.
— Charles Joguet 2010 Clos de la Plante Martin Chenin Blanc (Touraine) (90/100)
A creamy, apple-flavored wine that is crisp and fruity. It has lively acidity that is fresh and cool. A tight, mineral texture gives the wine a fine tangy edge. The aftertaste with its fresh pineapple acidity is so refreshing.
— Monmousseau NV Cuvée J.M. Brut Sparkling (Touraine) (89/100)
From a single parcel of old vines, this melon and kiwi-flavored wine has both a round texture and a line of crisp acidity. It is full of ripe fruit, concentrated and brimming with tangy orange acidity at the end. Drink this rich wine from 2018.
— Saget la Perrière 2016 Domaine des Grandes Esperances Le Roi Soleil Sauvignon Blanc (Touraine) (89/100)
Score & price analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 86.3/100 |
| Score range | 84 – 90 |
| Score spread | 6 points |
| Average price | $15.3 |
| Price range | $9 – $33 |
| Reviews analyzed | 85 |
| Value ratio (points/$) | 5.64 |
Position in the Loire
Rated below the Loire Valley median.
Grape varieties
| Variety | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Variety 1 | 67 | 84% |
| Variety 2 | 3 | 4% |
| Variety 3 | 3 | 4% |
| Variety 4 | 5 | 6% |
| Variety 5 | 2 | 3% |
Flavor profile
Descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation across aggregated expert reviews:
- crisp
- herbal
- apple
- green
- mineral
- rich
- citrus
- lemon
Appellation summary
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wine color | White |
| Total reviews | 85 |
| Average score | 86.3/100 |
| Average price | $15.3 |
Source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews. Updated: April 14, 2026.