Coteaux du Loir

 

A tender and refreshing rosé.

Vineyard 


Geographical location: The areas covered by the Cabernet d’Anjou AOC merge together with those of the Anjou AOC.


• 4,000 ha (10,000 acres)

Wine 


Annual Production:

• 250,000 hl


Basic Yield: 

• 55 hl/ha


Grape Varieties: 

• Cabernet Franc
• Cabernet Sauvignon


Dominant Growing Practices: Density of 4,000 to 5,000 plants/ha. Single or double Guyot pruning.


Residual Sugar Content: At least 10 g/l (can be really sweet on generous vintages).

 

Tasting

Sensory Characteristics: Bright, crystal clear appearance of raspberry red or with glints of salmon pink. 
Notes of small red fruits (strawberry, redcurrant), rose, English candy, with a fresh finale of mint and white pepper. 
The ultimate wines for gourmands, tender rosés are round and mellow on the palate with a liveliness that compensates for the sweet sensation and refreshes the finish.


Serving Temperature: 6°C


Ageing Potential: Should be drunk in its early years, although certain generous vintages can hold surprises in store for several decades.