The wine region of Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire is located in the region of Anjou of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Chateau de Putille or the Domaine Musset-Roullier produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire are Chenin blanc et Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire often reveals types of flavors of cheese, microbio or tropical and sometimes also flavors of tangerine, orange or honey.
In the mouth of Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire, producing 16 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts.
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