Anjou-Villages
The AOC Anjou-Villages produces powerful, elegant red wines, mainly from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Located in the Anjou vineyards, it benefits from schist and clay-limestone soils, offering black fruit aromas and good ageing potential.
- Color: Red
- Style: Powerful, tannic red wines
- Grape varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Wine pairing
- Red
Input
Lentil salad with lardons: Earthy lentils and smoked lardons strike a good balance with the wine's structure and spicy notes.
Dish
Grilled prime rib: Red meat, with its robust flavors and juicy textures, pairs perfectly with the wine's power and tannic structure.
Cheese
Tomme de Savoie: This pressed cheese, with its mild, slightly fruity flavor, complements the dark fruit aromas and spices of Anjou-Villages.
Dessert
Chocolate fondant: The rich, intense flavors of chocolate pair well with the spicy notes and robust tannins of Anjou-Villages.
A pleasant surprise!
Outdoor cinema: Salted butter caramel popcorn
Tasting
- Red
Appearance
Deep ruby-colored lobe
Nose
Fine notes of red fruits and flowers (iris, violet) evolving towards complex aromas (black fruits, undergrowth...).
.Palate
Fleshy and full-bodied, sometimes fresh with fine tannins.
Conservation
ideal temperature
Serve at 16-17°
Conservation
Most will blossom after 4 to 6 years of cellaring.
Location
The geographical area lies at the heart of the western part of the geographical area of the "Anjou" appellation d'origine contrôlée, essentially on Precambrian and Paleozoic bedrock attached to the Armorican Massif, very locally covered by gravelly formations or by Cenomanian formations such as ostracised marls, on its eastern edge. In 2023, it will encompass the geographical areas of the "Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire", "Coteaux du Layon" and "Savennières" appellations d'origine contrôlée, as well as a number of neighboring communes. It covers a delimited area selected for the suitability of its natural environment to produce mature red wines. It thus covers the territory of 24 communes in the Maine-et-Loire department and 2 communes in the Deux-Sèvres department, to the south-east and south of the city of Angers.
To remember
The AOC Anjou-Villages is renowned for its red wines made mainly from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. These wines are distinguished by their tannic structure, rich red and black fruit aromas, and a certain complexity with spicy and floral notes. They have good ageing potential, allowing the aromas to develop and refine over time.
The appellation benefits from a terroir composed of schist and clay-limestone soils, which favor good water regulation and optimal grape ripening. Located in the south of Anjou, the region benefits from a temperate oceanic climate, with warm summers and mild winters, ideal for growing vines and producing well-balanced wines.
Anjou Villages wines must comply with strict criteria in terms of yields limited to 55 hectoliters per hectare and winemaking methods to guarantee high quality. These regulations aim to maintain the typicity and excellence of the appellation's wines, ensuring production that faithfully reflects the region's unique terroir.
The AOC Anjou Villages, recognized since 1987, is a flagship appellation in the Anjou region. It plays an important role in the local economy and in promoting the region's winegrowing heritage. The wines of this appellation are widely appreciated for their quality and their ability to accompany a wide variety of dishes, which contributes to their renown.
All about Anjou-Villages
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