Anjou Villages Brissac Vieilles Vignes

Vintage 2018
by Château la Varière
Varietal Cabernet Franc
Color red
Region igp Val de Loire,Loire Valley (Val de Loire)
Country France
Medal Score
9.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black cherryvioletgraphitedried herbscrushed graveldark plum
Palate

Medium-full bodied with firm yet refined tannins, lively Loire acidity, and a silky, slightly mineral-driven texture that speaks to the old vine concentration.

Finish

Long and persistent finish with lingering notes of blackcurrant, tobacco leaf, and a characteristic chalky minerality.

Food Pairings
  • • duck breast with cherry reduction
  • • lamb chops with herbes de Provence
  • • mushroom and lentil ragù
  • • aged Comté cheese
  • • grilled pigeon with root vegetables
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2028

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Mondial des Vins Feminalise 2022
Gold Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2020
Bronze Concours General Agricole Paris Wine Competition 2020

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