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Anjou-Saumur is a sub-region part of the Loire Valley wine region. More precisely, Anjou-Saumur is the area around the city of Saumur and towards the city of Angers, on the left bank of the Loire River. Several wineries in Anjou-Saumur are located inside the Regional Natural Park of Loire-Anjou-Touraine.

The closest airport to wineries in Anjou-Saumur is the Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE). If you land in Nantes and rent a car, to reach wineries in Anjou-Saumur you can take A11 motorway towards Angers and then drive south on A87, D761 or follow road signs to Saumur.

The best time to explore wineries in Anjou-Saumur is between April and June or September and October. During these periods, you will get to enjoy long springtime and chilly autumn days, while witnessing the harvesting process.

Wineries in Anjou-Saumur are historical wineries guided by expert winemakers that perfectly know how to get the best from the grapes and the terroir. Most wineries in Anjou-Saumur are still owned by the latest generation of the family that first started the business.
In recent years, many wineries in Anjou-Saumur have started to produce organic wine and have adapted to more modern winemaking techniques.
Wineries in Anjou-Saumur offer a variety of facilities that will make your visit smooth and enjoyable. Numerous wineries in Anjou-Saumur have reduced mobility access and offer parking spaces for busses, in case you visit with a group. Some wineries are also pet-friendly.

The leading grape varieties in Anjou-Saumur are Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc. You could also find vineyards planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, but Cabernet Franc suits the Atlantic climate of the Loire Valley wine region better.
Anjou-Saumur is the birthplace of Chenin Blanc, which is the region's number one wine that you need to try.

The most popular wineries in Anjou-Saumur are:

• Domaine de la Belle Etoile


• Domaine Blouin 


• Domaine du Vieux Pressoir

If you are looking for organic wineries in Anjou-Saumur, here's a quick list:

• Château de Chaintres


• Domaine de Rocheville


• Domaine de Terrebrune

Until September 2021, the Anjou-Saumur wine region in the Loire Valley of France is home to approximately 200 wineries.

The oldest winery in the Anjou-Saumur wine region is difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as wine production has been a longstanding tradition in the area dating back centuries. However, one notable historic winery in the region is Château de Brézé. The estate has a rich history that can be traced back to the 15th century, making it one of the oldest wineries in the region.

Anjou-Saumur wineries in the Loire Valley stand out for their diverse grape varieties, including Chenin Blanc. The region's terroir with limestone soils and the Loire River influence contributes to unique wines