Anjou Blanc (France)
Anjou Blanc is produced in the French Loire Valley near the city of Angers.
Typical Flavors
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Melon |
 Pineapple |
 Passion |
 Honey |
 Flowers |
 Minerals |
Ripe Apple, Pear, Pinapple, and Honey are typical Anjou Blanc flavors.
Hint of Flowers and Minerals.
Profile
Anjou Blanc is known for its high acidity:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Salads |
 Vegetables |
 Asparagus |
 Olive Oil |
 Fish |
 Sushi |
 Seafood |
 Chicken |
 Ham |
 Soft Cheese |
 Chips |
Anjou Blanc pairs best with Vegetables, Fish, and Chicken.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Spring Vegetables. Asparagus.
Light Salads. Chicken Salad. Ham Salad.
Prawns. Oysters.
Seafood. Squid. Crab.
Seafood Pasta and Risotto.
Fisk Cakes. Fish Paté.
Smoked Salmon. Trout. Sushi.
Cheese:
Soft Cheese. Goat Cheese. Feta. Robiola.
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for dry white wines.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
Loire Wine Region
White Wines
Anjou Blanc
Chenin Blanc Dry
Chenin Blanc Sweet
Muscadet
Pouilly Fumé
Sancerre
Saumur Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Red Wines
Bourgueil
Chinon
Saumur Rouge
Saumur-Champigny
Rose Wines
Rosé d’Anjou
Rosé de Loire
Saumur Rosé
Sparkling Wines:
Primary Grapes:
35% Sauvignon Blanc
25% Chenin Blanc
15% Cabernet Franc
6% Melon de Bourgogne
5% Pinot Noir