Domaine de l'Enchantoir Le Refuge de Chavannes Saumur 2020

An elegant organic Saumur Chenin with depth, freshness and a refined oak-aged character.

🍇 About the wine

This Chenin is shaped by the limestone and clay soils of Puy-Notre-Dame and two years of ageing in demi-muids.

🏆 Ratings & reviews

4.2/5 Vivino · Across vintages
Vivino places this wine in the top 10% of wines worldwide and the top 10% from Saumur, according to its published rankings.
What wine lovers say
- Aromas: Citrus, lemon, green apple, honeysuckle and mineral notes.
- Palate: Dry, rounded, structured, with lively acidity and a long finish.
- Complexity: Subtle oak, toasted notes and occasional hints of honey and spice.

🍷 Tasting notes

Nose: Complex and harmonious, with freshness balancing its generous texture.
Palate: Grilled fish, fish in sauce, poultry in sauce and mature cheeses.

🍽️ Food pairing

• Seared scallops, cauliflower purée & beurre blanc
• Turbot with beurre blanc & braised leeks
• Chicken supreme with morels & cream sauce
• Roasted beetroot, aged goat cheese & hazelnuts
• Lobster ravioli with light shellfish bisque

ℹ️ Technical information

Appellation: AOP Saumur Blanc
Region: Loire Valley, France
Grapes: Chenin
Viticulture: Organic
Alcohol: 13%
Serving temperature: 11°C
Drinking window: 2024–2030