Saumur AOC incompasses twenty communes in Maine-et-Loire (28 for white Saumur), nine in Vienne, and two in Deux-Sèvre.

Terroir: The wines come from south of Saumur in the Saumur region.

Vineyard area & wine production: 2002 735ha of vineyards (Guide Hachette: 2004, p.912).

Wines

Saumur Blanc AOC: A crisp white from Chenin Blanc (the latter is mostly used in speaking wines here, though).

Saumur Rouge AOC: Light Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon reds.

Wineries

No certification: Sébastien Bobinet.