The wine region of Cabernet d'Anjou is located in the region of Anjou of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vallée des Reines or the Domaine Les Terriades produce mainly wines pink, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cabernet d'Anjou are Cabernet franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Grolleau, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cabernet d'Anjou often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, apples or citrus and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, vanilla or earthy.
We currently count 273 estates and châteaux in the of Cabernet d'Anjou, producing 352 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cabernet d'Anjou go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).
Gamay is a Burgundian grape variety that has existed since the 14th century. For fear of competition with the pinot noir of Burgundy, gamay was finally uprooted and planted in the Beaujolais region, from Mâcon to Lyon. These siliceous and granitic soils suit it perfectly, and it gives its best here. But it is also planted all over France, such as in Lorraine, in the Loire Valley, in Bugey, in Savoie and in Auvergne. Gamay is early and very productive and needs to be limited so that quality prevails over quantity. Short winter pruning of the shoots and high density of vines per hectare are the methods that allow it to produce very fruity, fresh and greedy red wines. Gamay is also very popular in red wine futures, and produces wines from the Beaujolais region with very interesting character and ageing potential. The AOCs Crémant-de-Bourgogne, Mâcon, Anjou, Touraine, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Côtes-d'Auvergne, Saint-Pourçain, Bugey, Gaillac, Côtes du Luberon... and many vins de pays are proud of it. Today, about 36,000 hectares of Gamay are cultivated in France, including 22,000 hectares in Beaujolais.
wines from the region of Cabernet d'Anjou go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roasted fillet of beef with parsley, oven-baked sausage or rabbit with mushrooms.
On the nose in the region of Cabernet d'Anjou often reveals types of flavors of leather, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, strawberries.
The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...
I haplessly strayed into this controversial territory last summer during a debate at the Paulée d’Anjou event, having noted a significant minority of VSIG producers (Vin Sans Indication Géographique, the customary French abbreviation for this category) in the Loire. It seemed a shame, I burbled innocently, not to make use of local appellations to build understanding of their unique character, as well as show solidarity with fellow growers. The room quietened a little; glances were exchanged. C ...
While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...
