Cabernet d'Anjou PDO
Production area
Pays de la Loire
Soft and aromatic, the Cabernet d'Anjou protected designation of origin refers to a rosé wine that stands out for its light-bodied flavor, unlike other rosés, which tend to be drier.
What you need to know
Wines from the Cabernet d'Anjou protected designation of origin are made using cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. It is the only "light-bodied" PDO rosé produced in France. Its softness, refined taste, and ripe red fruit aromas have turned it into the second-most popular rosé in France in terms of volume. The region's temperate and rather dryoceanic climate, with its limited variations in temperature, illustrates the mildness that Anjou is so famous for. These same characteristics can be found in every glass of Cabernet d'Anjou.
Characteristics
Smell
red fruits, rose, sweetness and grenadine.
Look
bright and crystalline color, candy pink color ranging from salmon to raspberry.
Taste
round and smooth with a fresh and lively finish of white pepper and mint.
How to use
Storing a Cabernet d'Anjou
Cabernet d'Anjou wine is supposed to be enjoyed young, but top vintages can offer their share of surprises and be stored for several decades.
Preparing and serving a Cabernet d'Anjou
Serve at 6-8 °C
Tasting a Cabernet d'Anjou
Serve in a snifter to fully appreciate its bright, transparent color and ripe red fruit aromas.
Pair with
International cuisine. Wines from the Cabernet d'Anjou protected designation of origin pair well with spices and sweet-savory combinations. This wine complements Asian dishes very well.
