All about Anjou Brissac
AOC Anjou Villages Brissac is a red wine produced south of Angers, renowned for its red fruit aromas and spicy notes. Produced mainly from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, it offers good structure and high ageing potential.
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Key figures
Figures based on average harvests over the last 5 years
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Ha2833
Hl30
Producers
Origins
History
The professionals of the Brissac region have always been convinced that they had a territory and a know-how capable of leaving its mark on the originality of their red wine production.
With self-sacrifice, seeking the best match between the grape variety and its planting sites, adapting pruning and vine management techniques as best they could, harvesting at optimum ripeness, carrying out technical improvements on temperature control and maceration times, these winegrowers obtained recognition of the "Anjou Brissac" appellation d'origine contrôlée on February 17, 1998, then Anjou Brissac in 2020.
| 1998 | Recognition of the AOC Anjou Villages Brissac | On November 15, 1998, Anjou Villages Brissac obtained its own distinct appellation within Anjou Villages. This distinction highlights the specific characteristics of the terroir around Brissac-Quincé and the excellence of the wines produced in this area, offering official recognition to the efforts of local winemakers to produce high-quality wines. |
| 2001 | Revision of the specifications | In 2001, the specifications for the Anjou Villages Brissac appellation were revised for the first time. This revision specifies production criteria, authorized grape varieties and maximum yields, in order to guarantee consistent quality and maintain the appellation's reputation. |
| <2020 | Change of name | In 2020 the AOC becomes Anjou Brissac. |
Presentation
The Anjou Brissac appellation covers 10 communes in Maine-et-Loire:
Brissac-Quincé, Denée, Juigné-sur-Loire, Mozésur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets, Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, Saint-Saturnin-surLoire, Soulaines-sur-Aubance and Vauchrétien. It corresponds to the Coteaux de l'Aubance geographical area.
Soil and climate
The geographical area of the "Anjou Brissac" appellation, lies on a vast schist plateau of the Armorican Massif that slopes gently down to the Royal River. The landscape is characterized by numerous small hillsides with altitudes ranging from 50 to 90 meters.
The soil is mainly composed of schist, but quartz, sandstone, silt, volcanic rock and sometimes even sand are also found. Climate: Temperate oceanic, particularly dry on Anjou Brissac.
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Cultivation methods
Technical requirements:
A minimum ageing period until June 30 following the harvest year is defined in the specifications in order to guarantee complexity and silky tannins.
.Terroir and wines
The terroir of AOC Anjou Brissac, made up of schistose and clay-limestone soils, plays a crucial role in the quality of the wines.
These soils favor optimal ripening of the Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties, giving the wines robust tannic structure and aromatic complexity.
The temperate climate, with Atlantic influences, allows late harvesting, guaranteeing grapes at ideal ripeness. This unique terroir gives the appellation's wines their distinctive character, marked by red and black fruit aromas, spicy notes, and high aging potential, faithfully reflecting the region's identity.