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Les Caves de la Loire Ambroisie Rosé d’Anjou 2024

Regular price £11.49

A vibrant, fruit-driven Loire rosé with berry fruit, floral notes, and soft, juicy sweetness. Easy-going, bright, and ideal for broad drinking occasions.

Produced by Les Caves de la Loire, one of the Loire Valley’s most respected cooperatives, Ambroisie reflects over 70 years of regional expertise and commitment to quality. Rooted in the historic vineyards of Anjou, the domaine is known for championing the character of the Loire’s terroir while making wines that are accessible and expressive.

The 2024 Rosé d’Anjou is crafted exclusively from Cabernet Franc, the emblematic grape of the Loire. Grown on clay-limestone soils, the fruit is harvested with care to preserve its aromatic vibrancy. The result is a rosé of vivid pink colour, bursting with notes of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, and white peach. On the palate, it strikes the classic balance of the appellation - juicy and rounded with a delicate semi-dry sweetness, lifted by refreshing acidity.

This wine embodies the approachable elegance that has made Rosé d’Anjou beloved worldwide. It’s a versatile companion to light dishes, summer picnics, or enjoyed simply as a refreshing apéritif.

Details
France
Loire Valley
Bcabernet Franc
750ml
11%
2024
Regular price £11.49
Description

Les Caves de la Loire Ambroisie Rosé d’Anjou 2024 sits in the softer, fruitier side of the Loire rosé category, where immediate charm and broad appeal are the central goals. Rosé d’Anjou is not meant to compete with stern dry rosés; it is designed to be supple, juicy, and very easy to enjoy, especially when well chilled.

Ambroisie follows that model effectively, with bright fruit, approachable sweetness, and enough acidity to keep the wine lively rather than cloying. It is best understood as a wine for parties, picnics, and relaxed drinking rather than gastronomic depth.

Style

An off-dry rosé with bright fruit, soft body, and easy freshness. The sweetness is part of the style, but it remains balanced by enough acidity to stay refreshing.

In simple terms: a soft, fruity Loire rosé — light-hearted, juicy, and very easy to enjoy chilled.

  • Appearance: Bright pink with lively colour.
  • Nose: Strawberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant, and flowers.
  • Palate: Juicy red fruit with gentle sweetness and freshness.
  • Texture: Light- to medium-bodied with smooth easy balance.
  • Finish: Fruity, soft, and refreshing.
  • Overall Impression: A classic easy Rosé d’Anjou built around fruit and immediate pleasure.
  • Cold Buffet Dishes – Very useful in casual dining and party settings.
  • Spicy Food – The sweetness helps with mild heat.
  • Fruit-Led Salads – A natural fit for the profile.
  • Soft Cheese – Easy with fresh cheeses.
  • Aperitif Drinking – A strong simple summer option.
  • Serve at 8–10°C.
  • No decanting required.
  • Use a medium white wine glass.
  • Best enjoyed young and well chilled.
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