Domaine de la GerfaudrieCabernet d'Anjou
Red wine
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The Cabernet d'Anjou of the Domaine de la Gerfaudrie is in the top 20 of wines of Anjou.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Gerfaudrie's Cabernet d'Anjou.
Discover the grape variety: Petit ribier
Simple, fruity reds to drink young, with a clear ruby robe, soft tannins and an airy palate on discreet red fruit (cherry, strawberry) and floral notes. Confidential southern heritage profile. Now virtually absent from commercial production, preserved in a few ampelographic collections for its patrimonial and historical interest. Rare French black variety, formerly grown in Languedoc and Provence.
Informations about the Domaine de la Gerfaudrie
The Domaine de la Gerfaudrie is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Anjou to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Anjou
Loire mosaic between schist (black Anjou) and tuffeau (white Anjou): signature Chenin as the white king (≥80%) — dry to sweet with notes of citrus, apple, pear, quince, mirabelle, honey and a mineral touch, racy natural acidity and great ageing on the best. Cabernet Franc in fruity, supple reds (strawberry, cherry, raspberry, violet) and in indulgent off-dry rosés. Grolleau and Pineau d'Aunis as support. AOC of Maine-et-Loire, mild oceanic climate, moderate yields.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Dense
Rich and concentrated wine with tight tannins and a consistent body.
