Anjou
The Anjou vineyard covers some 20,000 hectares. It is renowned for its diversity, producing red, white, rosé and fine bubbly wines, with emblematic grape varieties such as Chenin and Cabernet Franc. It enjoys a temperate climate.
- Colors : White, Fine bubbles, Rosé, Red
- Styles : Powerful and tannic, Sparkling wines, Light, fruity red wines, Cool and dry
- Grape varieties : Chenin, Gamay, Pineau d’Aunis, Grolleau, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau Gris, Chardonnay
- Arôme : Lively, iodized and light
Wine pairing
- White
- Red
- Fine bubbles
Input
Citrus Quinoa Salad: The blend of quinoa, orange, grapefruit, and mint is refreshing and harmonizes with the fruity acidity of Anjou blanc.
Dish
Risotto with asparagus and lemon: The freshness of the asparagus and the acidity of the lemon complement well the complexity and liveliness of the Anjou blanc.
Cheese
Comté jeune: The fruity, slightly nutty notes of Comté blend well with the aromas of Anjou blanc.
Dessert
Exotic Fruit Salad: Pineapple, mango and kiwi bring a touch of freshness and sweetness that blend well with the wine's fruity aromas.
Input
Roasted beet and fresh goat's cheese salad: The light, fruity notes of Anjou rouge harmonize with the earthy sweetness of beet and the creamy texture of goat's cheese, creating a lovely balance between freshness and richness.
Dish
Summer Vegetable Tian:This Mediterranean dish of roasted zucchini, tomatoes and eggplant offers sweet, slightly tart flavors that complement the fruity aromas and lightness of Anjou rouge, bringing out its freshness.
Cheese
Tomme de Savoie: With its supple texture and delicate aromas, finds a beautiful echo in the freshness and lightness of Anjou rouge, which coats the cheese's nutty, buttery notes without overpowering them.
Dessert
Cherry clafoutis: The light, fruity aromas of clafoutis match those of Anjou rouge, highlighting its red fruit notes and offering a refreshing finish that completes this dessert perfectly.
Cheese
Young fruity Comté
Dessert
Chocolate cake
A pleasant surprise!
Family celebration
Tasting
- White
- Red
- Fine bubbles
Appearance
Anjou blanc presents itself to the eye with a clear, luminous pale yellow color enhanced by sparkling green reflections, evoking the freshness and youthfulness of the wine.
Nose
On the nose, it reveals a delicate and complex bouquet, where fruity aromas of apple and pear mingle with floral notes of white flowers and a subtle minerality, testifying to its terroir.
Palate
On the palate, Anjou blanc is lively and refreshing, offering a harmonious balance between well-marked acidity and citrus flavors, extending to an elegant, lingering finish.
Conservation
Ideal temperature:
10°
Service
White wine is generally a dry wine, but it can sometimes have fermentable sugars and be described as "semi-dry," "mellow" or "sweet."
Appearance
The Anjou rouge presents itself with a brilliant, limpid ruby-red color, evoking freshness and lightness.
Nose
Anjou rouge has a fairly intense aromatic expression, evoking mainly red fruit notes.
Palate
The Anjou reds have a beautiful tannic structure. The structure is present but the lightness must remain dominant.
Conservation
Storage:
These are delicious wines to be enjoyed within three years of harvest.
Service
Gamay red wines are fresh, lively and easy-drinking. They develop characteristic, mostly fruity aromas. They are best enjoyed young.
Appearance
Sparkling wines are characterized by finesse, present not only in gas release, but also in aromatic expression and structure on the palate.
Nose
Fruity and light
Palate
Fruity and sparkling fine bubbles
Location
The geographical zone extends over two major geological areas, with vineyards mainly on river slopes and a few plateaus: to the west, the Armorican Massif, and to the east, the Parisian Basin. This geological particularity differentiates the western part of the geographical zone, marked by the presence of schists, notably slate, and locally christened "Anjou noir", from the eastern part of the geographical zone, marked by the presence of tuffeau chalk and locally christened "Anjou blanc".
To remember
The Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties for red Anjou.
All about Anjou
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