The wine region of Anjou-Villages is located in the region of Anjou of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sauveroy or the Domaine Clos de l'Élu produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Anjou-Villages are Cabernet franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Anjou-Villages often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, black currant or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black cherries, licorice or earthy.
In the mouth of Anjou-Villages is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 114 estates and châteaux in the of Anjou-Villages, producing 153 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Anjou-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
wines from the region of Anjou-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions, savoyard pizza (cream base) or aiguillettes of duck with auvergne blue cheese.
