VdF Rouge, "Les Ruelles", Sansonnière
Organic

VdF Rouge, "Les Ruelles", Sansonnière - 2021

750 mL
Item # 49182

From the estate's intensely biodiverse vineayards and surrounding forest, orchard, and fauna, a savory and earthy dry red made from Grolleau. Mark Angéli is one of the Loire's most pioneering and unique winemakers. Pair this dry red with poulet au barbouille.

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Red
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Region
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Appellation/Village
Anjou
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Production Methods

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.


More About This Wine

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Anjou

At the far western end of the Loire Valley lies the town of Angers, for which the region of Anjou is named. The wines of this region enjoyed great fame throughout the 12th and 13th centuries, when wine production was dominated by the white varietals Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. Then, when phylloxera wiped out most of these plantings, the area was replanted with a large proportion of Cabernet Franc, as well as smaller plots of Grolleau, Cabernet Sauvignon and Gamay. Today, Anjou is most famous...

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