Top 3 Ligérien Rosé Wines

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.Expand

Cabernet d'Anjou is a French appellation located in Anjou, mainly in Maine-et-Loire, which it is exclusively reserved for rosé wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. These bright and clear wines are typically deep pink with salmon hues. They are vibrant, dense, velvety, and smooth, while typical aromas include red fruit and roses. Cabernet d'Anjou wines are praised for their well-balanced acidity and tannic structure, and though they are usually enjoyed young, some examples can age well. These wines are a perfect accompaniment to appetizers, fusion cuisine, and fruit-based desserts. Expand

This French appellation is exclusively reserved for white and rosé sparkling wines that are predominantly based on Chenin Blanc, while the blends may also include, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, as well as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and many other. All sparkling wines under the appellation are produced using the traditional method—méthode traditionnelle—in which the wines go through the second fermentation in the bottle. Both white and rosé sparkling Saumur will have delicate and persistent bubbles, and while white version will display aromas of white and yellow flowers and white-fleshed fruit such as apples and pears, rosés will be dominated by red fruit notes. These fresh, light, and delicate wines are best served well-chilled. They can be enjoyed as an aperitif, but they can also match light appetizers and desserts. Officially, sparkling Saumur wines are produced in the Loire, more specifically the production is restricted to the departments of Maine-et-Loire, Deux-Sèvres, and Vienne.Expand