Anjou
Anjou is a significant subregion in the central Loire Valley of France, encompassing the area around the city of Angers and characterized by diverse soils including schist and limestone, with a moderate maritime climate. The region is renowned for producing a wide range of wines, including dry and sweet white wines from Chenin Blanc, rosés (particularly Rosé d'Anjou and Cabernet d'Anjou), and red wines primarily from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Gamay.
Wines from Anjou
Mary Taylor (Pascal Biotteau) Anjou Blanc
Mary Taylor's collaboration with Pascal Biotteau brings us this textbook expression of Anjou Chenin Blanc – a wine that perfectly captures why the Loire Valley is considered the spiritual home of this versatile grape. Biotteau's family has been growing vines in this region for generations, giving him an intimate understanding of its unique terroir. This bottle showcases Chenin Blanc's remarkable ability to express its origin with clarity and precision. The combination of the region's tuffeau limestone soils and Biotteau's thoughtful winemaking results in a wine of beautiful balance – neither too lean nor too rich, with just the right tension between fruit, acidity, and mineral elements. Mary Taylor's commitment to highlighting authentic regional expressions allows wine lovers to experience genuine Loire Valley character without the marketing markup. It's like having a direct line to one of France's most beloved wine regions – pure, honest, and utterly delicious.
Mary Taylor Pascal Bioutteau Anjou Rouge
Mary Taylor's partnership with Pascal Bioutteau brings us this authentic expression of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc from the Anjou region. Bioutteau's family has been growing vines in this area for generations, giving him an intimate understanding of how to express the region's unique terroir. This bottle showcases what makes Loire Cabernet Franc so distinctive – that perfect balance of fruit, herbal notes, and minerality that creates a wine of remarkable complexity and food-friendliness. The region's tuffeau limestone soils impart a distinctive mineral character that complements the variety's natural aromatics. Mary Taylor's commitment to highlighting authentic regional wines allows this genuine expression to reach wine lovers without corporate markup or marketing fluff. It's the kind of honest, terroir-driven red that locals have been enjoying for generations – versatile, characterful, and a perfect companion to a wide range of foods.
