Questions

Which Loire AOC produces only rosé wines?

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Its name sounds like a light summer breeze… yet it only comes in pink.

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The answer

Cabernet d’Anjou is the only Loire AOC dedicated exclusively to producing rosé wine.

When one thinks of the Loire Valley, white wines often take center stage. Yet, in this rich mosaic of terroirs and traditions, Cabernet d’Anjou stands out by painting its canvas exclusively in hues of pink. This unique Loire AOC is devoted solely to rosé wine production—no reds, no whites, just elegant expressions of rosé.

Cabernet d’Anjou emerged as its own appellation in 1957, drawing from the popularity of semi-sweet rosés that trace their roots back to earlier centuries. Crafted primarily from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wines tend to be charmingly soft and fruit-forward, with subtle residual sugar nodding to a more relaxed style of French rosé.

Only rosé indeed—and purposefully so. While other appellations might dabble in pink, Cabernet d’Anjou has made it its calling card. Served well-chilled with goat cheese or on a quiet afternoon overlooking the Loire, it reminds us that sometimes, focusing on just one thing—the right way—can yield delightfully singular results.


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