Le Clos Galerne L'Anjou Noir Anjou Village Aop 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Clos Galerne
Label Name:
 
L'Anjou Noir Anjou Village Aop
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Anjou (Loire Valley) / Anjou-Villages
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
positively listed by regional French retailers and specialist sites; recommended drinking window ~2022–2028

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and plum with violet and peppery spice, smoky/mineral schist notes; medium-plus body, fine ripe tannins and a savory, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast magret de canard, grilled lamb, beef stews, hard/aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi, miso-glazed eggplant, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from organic vines; native-yeast fermentation with gentle extraction; aged ~12 months in French oak (mixed formats).

Vineyard Info
Le Clos Galerne (≈12 ha) run by Cédric & Myrtille Bourez in the Anjou Noir; certified organic, vines on schist and spilite soils.