Anjou
The total surface area of the Anjou vineyard is 1,100 hectares, and comprises two distinct regions: Anjou noir, situated on dark schist soils (southeastern edge of the Massif Armoricain), which is the largest area, and Anjou blanc, covering the white soils resulting from the alteration of the chalk (tuffeau) at the southwestern end of the Paris basin, which is very small in surface area. The climate is temperate oceanic, but rather dry, with relatively small temperature variations.
The grape varieties used for Anjou wines are Chenin (minimum 80%), Sauvignon and Chardonnay, which give the wine its deep golden yellow color. Most AOC Anjou wines are ready to drink within two to three years. Fresh and aromatic, they are floral and spring-like. Occasionally, they surprise with their richness and mineral opulence, as in the case of Château de la Roulerie and Château de la Guimonière.
The Anjou Villages appellation area covers 43 communes in Maine-et-Loire and 3 in Deux-Sèvres. The delimited area encompasses the AOC Coteaux du Layon, Anjou Coteaux de la Loire, Savennières and certain neighboring communes. This terroir corresponds to a selection of soils used in the Anjou AOC. The healthiest, earliest-ripening soils with good exposure have been selected for the delimited area. The AOC Anjou Villages was granted by decree on October 14, 1987.
Anjou Villages wines are made from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, which gives them their deep ruby color. Most blossom after 8 to 10 years of cellaring. Deep and intense, full-bodied and fleshy, it reveals the full expression of Cabernet grapes ripened on schist soils. Very fine Anjou Villages are offered by Château Princé and Château de Fesles.
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Château Pierre Bise - Anjou Le Haut de la Garde 2022
90/100 Robert Parker
"The 2022 Le Haut de la Garde from Château Pierre-Bises is rather exotic and fruity, with aromas of orchard fruit, spring flowers, pineapple and sweet spices. Moderately heavy and fleshy, the wine is soft, fleshy and long on the palate, with a delicately bitter finish." (Robert Parker 2024).
Frédéric Mabileau - Anjou Chenin des Rouillères 2023
5/5 (1 reviews)
17/20 Jancis Robinson
Chenin des Rouillères is expressive, fruity, lively and generous, with lovely white fruit and floral notes. With its superb balance and freshness, this cuvée will not leave you indifferent!
Domaine du Petit Clocher - Cabernet d'Anjou rosé 2023
4/5 (1 reviews)
Médaille d'Or Concours Paris
This cuvée exhales gourmet aromas, dominated by red berries, rose and a hint of menthol. A round, smooth rosé on the palate, with a liveliness that offsets the mellowness and refreshes the finish.
Domaine de Montgilet - Anjou La Croisée des Chenins 2023
3/5 (1 reviews)
16,5/20 Le Point
Discover this fresh white Anjou, with aromas of white flowers and citrus notes. Superb elegance and minerality on the palate.
Château de la Roulerie - Anjou blanc Magnolia 2023
This cuvée is a marvel of Chenin, with aromas dominated by white flowers and citrus fruit. Superbly lively on the finish, it is the ideal companion for Asian cuisine, oysters or seafood...
Domaine du Petit Clocher - Anjou blanc 2023
4/5 (3 reviews)
1*Étoile Hachette
"Here's an Anjou that honors the Chenin grape and illustrates its simplicity around a beautiful aroma of yellow fruit, white flowers, lemon and pineapple. Round, fresh and taut on the palate, it's ready to drink". (Le guide Hachette 2025).
Château de la Roulerie - Anjou Blanc Le P'tit Chenin 2023
4.2/5 (5 reviews)
This P'tit Chenin offers the very best typicality of the grape variety: liveliness, aromas of yellow plums and flowers. Beautifully balanced and complex on the finish, this superb aperitif white is also ideal with dishes spiced up with subtle spices and exotic and Asian cuisine.
Domaine du Petit Clocher - Anjou blanc 2022
4.2/5 (17 reviews)
2*Coup de Coeur Hachette
A "recidivist" who lines up "coups de cœur" with great regularity. The jury was won over by this blatant nose, delicately toasted and smoky, with a citrus background. A lively attack, just the right amount of fatness, mellow woodiness, complex fruit that resonates long into the finish, all carried by a perfect acidity: a chenin on schist of perfect harmony and uncommon complexity in this vintage". (Le Guide Hachette 2024).
Domaine du Petit Clocher - Anjou rouge 2022
3.8/5 (12 reviews)
2*Étoiles Hachette
"Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), this well-fruited Anjou is a delight from start to finish. Redcurrants, blackcurrants and plums flow into a full-bodied palate, intense and structured but not harsh, well-balanced, underpinned by beautiful, melted, chalky tannins". (Le Guide Hachette 2025).
Château de la Roulerie - Anjou blanc 2022
Philippe Germain brings out the best expression of the Chenin grape on this clay-silica terroir in the Layon region. Skillfully vinified, this Anjou is beautifully balanced. The nose opens with notes of white flowers, citrus zest and mint. This cuvée is long-lasting, taut and sapid, full of gourmandise. A superb success!
Château Pierre Bise - Anjou Le Haut de la Garde 2021
3.5/5 (4 reviews)
Vinified by one of the masters of Chenin in the Loire, this fine cuvée reveals a very charming nose of stewed pear and apple, accompanied by mineral and root nuances. Rich, suave and very persistent on the palate, with aromas of very ripe white fruits and spices.
Domaine de Montgilet - Anjou La Croisée des Chenins 2022
3.6/5 (5 reviews)
16,5/20 Le Point
"Citrus, lemony nose; fresh, taut, elegant, tasty mouthfeel; a lovely wine in line with the region's dry whites." (Le Point) Discover this fresh, gourmet Anjou blanc! A fresh white to enjoy this summer as an aperitif or with fresh dishes like citrus ceviche.
Frédéric Mabileau - Anjou Chenin des Rouillères 2022
4.5/5 (2 reviews)
90/100 Vinous
The estate's first white cuvée was born in 2009 from this parcel of Anjou near St Nicolas de Bourgueil. Today, Chenin des Rouillères is expressive, fruity, lively and generous, with lovely white fruit and floral notes. A pure Anjou delicacy!
Domaine Ogereau - Anjou Bonnes Blanches 2017
3/5 (1 reviews)
16,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve
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92/100 Decanter
"Well-shouldered palate, lovely fresh, coated juice, delivering full-bodied, ripe fruit. Majestically chiseled finish". (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve) Straightforward and fresh, Bonnes Blanches en sec delivers a white wine with assertive structure in a deep, well-balanced mouthfeel. Finely herbaceous aromas, pastry notes and toasted almonds carry us away, underpinned by fine notes of apparent evolution. The salivating finish is stretched by beautiful, deep bitters.
Château de la Roulerie - Anjou Blanc Le P'tit Chenin 2022
4/5 (8 reviews)
This P'tit Chenin develops a delicate nose, dominated by white flowers, and offers a beautiful typicality of the grape variety: liveliness, lemony notes and a saline finish. Round and silky on the palate, the aromatic complexity expresses itself on exotic fruits and citrus fruits for a very fine balance between fruit and acidity.
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