Anjou > Coteaux du Loir
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.