Touraine
White — avg 86.3/100 Wine Enthusiast score
86.3
range 84–90
$15.3
85
white
Touraine — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 85 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 86.3/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 86.3/100 |
| Score range | 84–90 |
| Average price | $15.3 |
| Review count | 85 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0, 1, 2, 3, 4
Relative standing in the Loire
Rated below the Loire Valley median in aggregated expert tastings — often a value-tier or stylistically atypical appellation.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: crisp, herbal, apple, green, mineral, rich, citrus, lemon.
Top-scored wines
| 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 |
Sample expert review
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.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Henry Marionnet 2016 Vignes Françaises Sauvignon Blanc (Touraine)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Château de la Cantaudière
- Polissoir dit Pinte de Saint-Martin
- Ancien prieuré de Saint-Genest
- Eglise du Sacré-Coeur
- Eglise de Cheffes
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 wines?
Touraine averages 86.3/100 across 85 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 84 to 90.
How much does Touraine wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $15.3. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Touraine?
Touraine 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.