Rosé d'Anjou

Rosé d'Anjou is a French appellation located in the Anjou district of the Loire Valley, more precisely in the departments Maine-et-Loire, Deux-Sèvres, and Vienne. The wines are predominantly made with native Grolleau grapes, while other permitted varieties include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Malbec, and Pineau d'Aunis.

These clear and bright wines are subtly sweet, without being cloying, and are often praised for their perfect balance of alcohol, acidity, and sugars. They can be pale to intensely pink, while the typical aromas include tangy red fruits, but notes of bananas, candy, and rose petals are also quite common.

This rosé style is usually labeled as Primeur or a fruiter and fresher Nouveau. Both are approachable and easy-drinking, and though they make an excellent aperitif, they can also match creamy poultry or fish dishes and fruit-based desserts.