Domaine des Rochelles 2013 “l’Ardoise” Anjou Rouge ($10.99)

Domaine des Rochelles 2013 "l'Ardoise" Anjou Rouge

This Loire Valley blend of 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon shows a clear, dark purple color with a thin garnet edge. Simple but attractive aromas and flavors, tart red plums and a whiff of cranberry on the nose and palate. Bright and acidic on first taste, with 13% alcohol, its palate-cleansing zing is soon joined by soft, fuzzy tannins that give a sense of body and structure. Crisp red fruit lingers in a long finish. U.S. importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, D.C. (April 21, 2016)

FOOD MATCH: The winery suggests roasted or grilled meat, charcuterie, or cheese, and all of those should work. We went the cheese route with a lighter take on Alfredo: fettuccine with Parmigiano besciamella and a little saffron.

WHEN TO DRINK: It’s fine now, but good fruit, balance and tannins suggest that it should keep well and perhaps gain a bit of aged-red complexity over two to five years under climate-controlled storage.

VALUE: This good red is fairly priced in the lower teens.

WEB LINK
Here’s an excellent fact sheet on Domaine Des RochellesAnjou Rouge L’Ardoise on importer Robert Kacher’s website.

FIND THIS WINE ONLINE:
Wine-Searcher.com shows only a few U.S. vendors for Domaine Des Rochelles Anjou Rouge L’Ardoise.

Robert Kacher’s wines are widely distributed, however. You may be able to locate vendors in your area through this contact form on Kacher’s website.

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