{"id":338,"date":"2020-11-30T15:38:40","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T14:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/visite-cave-angers-layon-savennieres-aubance\/"},"modified":"2025-05-20T14:49:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:49:58","slug":"a-perfect-wine-tasting-near-angers-anjou-region-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/a-perfect-wine-tasting-near-angers-anjou-region-france\/","title":{"rendered":"A perfect wine tasting near Angers in the Anjou wine region"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Anjou wine region : rich of the diversity of 20+ appellations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Anjou region has the widest range of wines in the Loire Valley, with wines produced from all grape varieties and in almost all styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The region produces a significant share of ros\u00e9 wines <\/b> in volume. Almost a third of the total production. With two flagship appellations, Cabernet d’Anjou and Ros\u00e9 d’Anjou. An atypical ros\u00e9 wine, very aromatic, full and sweet, which differentiates it from other ros\u00e9 wines that are generally more dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the past, red wines <\/b> have represented a small percentage of Anjou wines. But in recent years the numbers have steadily increased. Partly because of the creation in the late 1980’s of the Anjou-Villages<\/b> appellation (for red wines, that can only be made from cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc). The red wines of Anjou now represent, like the ros\u00e9 wines, about a third of the total production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Like the neighboring region of Saumur<\/i>, the Anjou wine region also produces interesting champagne-style wines : 16% of the production of the region is sparkling wines <\/b> (Cr\u00e9mant de Loire<\/em> but also in the confidential appellation Anjou fines bulles<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you will have understood, the rest of the production is made of white wines <\/b>. Yet it is that remaining fifth of the production that make the pride of the Anjou wine region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With five magical appellations of sweet wines <\/b> : Coteaux de l’Aubance, Coteaux du Layon, but also the smaller – yet great – appellations of Bonnezeaux, Chaume and Quarts de Chaume. Last but not least, the region also boasts one of the most exclusive dry white wine appellations of the the Loire Valley : Savenni\u00e8res<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Departing from Angers, a first stopover in the Savenni\u00e8res vineyards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start your journey in the village of Savenni\u00e8res, about 10 miles south-west of Angers. Most of the Anjou wine region’s vines grow south of the Loire. Savenni\u00e8res is the only notable exception, located on the right bank of the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Savenni\u00e8res is also a pretty little village <\/strong> classified as a Petite Cit\u00e9 de Caract\u00e8re <\/em> (a French label for historical villages worth visiting), which is home to the oldest Roman church in Anjou. The village alone deserves a first stop for a wine tasting of Savenni\u00e8res whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anjou vineyard: cradle of Savenni\u00e8res, Coteaux du Layon, and Aubance wines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Savenni\u00e8res is a small appellation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Savenni\u00e8res vineyard covers approximately 150 hectares, including 33 hectares for Savenni\u00e8res-Roche-aux-Moines and 7 hectares for Coul\u00e9e-de-Serrant (two smaller sub-appellations).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike Vouvray wines, where chenin blanc is grown mainly on clay-limestone soils, Savenni\u00e8res grapes are grown on schist rocks. This helps to give the wines of Savenni\u00e8res this very different character<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wines of Savenni\u00e8res are naturally full-bodied and, with age, acquire a unique character, with complex aromas of fruit and flowers, citrus or beeswax, all complemented by crisp acidity and lots of minerality. Savenni\u00e8res is one of the white wines that age well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forty or so winegrowers from Savenni\u00e8res will make you taste white wines renowned for more than two thousand years. \u201c La Coul\u00e9e de Serrant <\/strong>\u201d for some sommeliers, is one of the greatest white wines in the world, no less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After the Corniche Angevine, more wine tasting in Coteaux du Layon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After Savenni\u00e8res, cross the river and take the direction of Rochefort-sur-Loire. Then down the road along the Corniche Angevine<\/em> <\/strong> where the landscape is a mixture of countryside fields and charming villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop just before arriving at La Haie Longue<\/em> where, culminating at a hundred meters high, the ledge offers a breathtaking view of the Loire and the Louet valleys, with magnificent vines in the back-scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then continue for a few miles more until you reach Chaudefonds-sur-Layon <\/strong>. Welcome to the land of Layon where two tributaries of the Loire river, the Layon (but also the Aubance), are at the center stage of the whole wine production of the Anjou region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, let yourself be taken by the beauty of the landscape. Follow the river which will take you to Beaulieu-sur-Layon <\/strong>, one of the six villages of the Coteaux du Layon appellation alongside Faye d’Anjou, Rablay-sur-Layon, Rochefort-sur-Layon, St-Aubin-de-Luign\u00e9 and St-Lambert-du-Lattay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mist and hills: the vineyards of the Coteaux du Layon in autumn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A magnificent landscape, with vines planted on the hillsides of the river’s right bank, facing the southern sun and sheltered from the wind. Ideal conditions for the production of sweet white wines<\/strong>, whose chenin blanc grapes have been covered with noble rot<\/em> (botrytis cinerea<\/em>) resulting in dryed out berries and concentrated sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Layon wines are rich in residual sugars, very close to Sauternes wines in many respects – except for the price\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Layon valley route will be the occasion of many wine tastings. Among the many possible cellars for your wine tasting in the Coteaux du Layon, we can name Domaine Gaudard<\/a>, Domaine Patrick Baudouin<\/a>, Domaine des forges<\/a>, Domaine des Barres<\/a>, Domaine du Petit M\u00e9tris<\/a> or Ch\u00e2teau de Bellevue<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A special mention for Ch\u00e2teau Soucherie<\/a>, which will offer not only a nice wine tasting experience – Anjou, Coteaux du Layon and Savenni\u00e8res wines – but also very nice guest rooms for an exclusive wine tasting getaway near Angers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To finish our wine tasting tour in Anjou : the Aubance valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From Beaulieu-sur-Layon, you will need to make a difficult choice: continue the Layon valley towards Thouarc\u00e9 (home city of the Bonnezeaux appellation) \u2026 or quietly head north on to the Aubance valley vineyards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, we made the call for you : Coteaux de l’Aubance<\/em> it will be! In this valley of the second tributary of the Loire river is also produced a very fine sweet white wine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sorry Bonnezeaux, we’ll be back \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our tour in the Anjou vineyard starting from Angers: Savenni\u00e8res, Coteaux du Layon, Coteaux de l’Aubance, Ch\u00e2teau de Brissac, Blaison Gohier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Aubance vineyards are the perfect place for a wine tasting in the cellars of winemakers such as Domaine de Montgilet<\/a>, Domaine de Haute Perche <\/a> or by continuing a little further east to Domaine de Bois Moz\u00e9<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can then feel free to stop at Blaison-Gohier<\/a>, a charming village also classified as a Petite Cit\u00e9 de Caract\u00e8re<\/em>. Blaison-Gohier developed itself around a castle and a collegiale<\/em> church from the 11th century. The village also offers the possibility of many hikes with breathtaking views of the Loire Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before returning to Angers, do not spare the visit to Ch\u00e2teau de Brissac<\/strong>, the tallest castle in France, whose monumental facades dominate a large landscaped park. It is also possible to taste the wines of the Brissac estate in the beautiful stone vaults of the ch\u00e2teau’s wine cellar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ch\u00e2teau de Brissac: a must-visit during a wine weekend near Angers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How about starting your own little wine tasting tour in Angers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What’s next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. First option <\/em>: it would be a shame to come to Angers without also going to explore the neighboring Saumur wine region<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Second option <\/em>: Go down to the cellar and fetch a bottle of Savenni\u00e8res (aperitif), one of Anjou Villages (meal) and one of Coteaux du Layon (dessert)?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to prepare a great wine tasting in Angers, we have great tools to help you prepare it and make your trip to Coteaux du Layon, Savenni\u00e8res and the Aubance valley <\/strong> a success.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Enjoy your wine tasting in Anjou, Loire Valley, France!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Located south of the city of Angers, Anjou is one of the most important wine regions of the Loire Valley.<\/p>\n

    Extending largely over the department of Maine-et-Loire, the Anjou vineyard has about twenty appellations whose production is spread over more than 150 communes.<\/p>\n

    The program we offer you is an enchanting wine loop of about a hundred kilometers to discover the winemakers and cellars of Savenni\u00e8res, the Layon hillsides, and the Aubance valley. Are you ready for your (perfect) winery tour in the Angers region?<\/p>\n

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