Origin: France
Grape: Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc
Alcohol:5%
Price point: $10.00
Year Reviewed: 2017
The two major grape varieties of the Anjou are Chenin blanc, known locally as Pineau de la Loire, which is used for dry, sweet, still and sparkling wine and Cabernet Franc which is used mostly for rosé and still red wines. See the definition and pronunciation below.
An·jou 1
(ăn′jo͞o′, äN-zho͞o′)
A historical region and former province of northwest France in the Loire River valley. Ruled by the powerful counts ofAnjou in the early Middle Ages, it was annexed to the French crown lands by Louis XI in the 1480s. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Anjou
(Check out this link to learn more about Loire region, grapes grown their and AOC or AC French labelled wines.) Also see my blog under “Other wine Info and Education” about Wine Trends.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anjou_wine
Pouring this into a beautiful glass on an extremely hot day in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the color of this wine is peach and pink in color. I had made this bottle quite well chilled and picked up on the nose, tones of apple, peach and strawberry fragrance. On the palate effervescence tingling flavors of strawberry and watermelon were apparent with a medium finish. The interplay between Chenin Blanc and dry Cab Franc is amazing and I remember why I used to order Rose D’anjou’s in the 80’s…..when I first became a wine drinker. What a good flashback and I hope to rate more fine Rose’s for you readers.
Perfect for a warm afternoon with small snack tray. Perfect as the first wine presented to your