VINIFICATION

Harvest : Machine for younger vines (manual sorting and selection carried out in the cellar)
Vinification : Pellicular maceration for 12 hours before pressing. Alcoholic fermentation
Ageing : Matured in stainless steel tanks for 7 months


VINEYARD

Region : Loire – Zone Coteaux de l’Aubance
Climat : Oceanic climate. Northerly exposure
Grape variety : Cabernet Franc 90% Cabernet Sauvignon 10%  
Average age of vines : 25 years
Yield : 55 hectolitres per hectare


TASTING NOTES (by Didier Coutenceau - Oenologist)

Attractive robe with coral highlights
Generous nose with very subtle floral notes of rose, tea and red fruit preserves.
Smooth at the start, aromatic and persistent. Good balance with volume, structure and freshness.


PREPARING AND SERVING   

The Cabernet d’Anjou of Domaine des Rochelles is a perfect accompaniment to grills or barbecues, summer salads and melon, strawberries, sorbets. It can also be served chilled as an aperitif.
Serving temperature 8°C


CELLARING   

Rosé de Loire and Cabernet d’Anjou are wines to be enjoyed now.