La Roulerie, famous for its sweet and dry Anjous wines, presents the first vintage of its Les Camélias rosé. This pale-colored wine is almost atypical for the region, with equal proportions of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It's beautifully fresh, with tasty juice and low alcohol content. A pleasant rosé as an aperitif or with summer grilled meats...
Features
Estate
Château de la Roulerie
Cuvée
Les Camélias
Vintage
2011
Designation
Rosé de Loire
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
schist & phtanite. Set in the heart of the Layon region, the property benefits from excellent south-south-west exposure.
Viticulture
sustainable viticulture
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
cold-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
12%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pale color
Nose
delicate and fresh
Mouth
a very nice juice and little alcohol
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2014
Food and wine pairing
A déguster à l’apéritif ou avec des viandes et poissons grillées... <br/>
Château de la Roulerie
Rosé de Loire
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated 1*Star (A serious, commendable production, in keeping with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Philippe Germain - brother of Thierry Germain, of Domaine des Roches Neuves in Saumur-Champigny - also makes chenin on schist terroirs! He farms 37 hectares organically (out of a total of 43), in a magnificent setting, with the château overlooking the Saint-Aubin valley. Finer pressings, a little less ripeness at harvest for the whites, less sulfur in the vinifications have been the adjustment variables that have greatly advanced the estate, which came into the Germain family in 1996. Philippe took over the reins in 2004 with the firm intention of raising it to the top. From 2010 onwards, the turning point has been felt, and the wines are gaining in depth and brilliance. This is a sure-fire address, supported by care and hard work, and well done.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Managed by Philippe and Marie Germain since 2004, Ch. de la Roulerie owes its prestige to its sweet wines produced in the commune of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné. The same rigor is applied to the vinification of the red wines. The vineyard, managed organically, covers 40 hectares.
Wine Spectator
Domain rated Recommended (wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
1/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. JULIEN M. Published on 27/02/2013
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