Coteaux d'Ancenis

Nantais

True to their name, Coteaux d'Ancenis are often planted on hillsides. They grow on soils of schist, micaschist, gneiss and green rock. Every year, 35 winemakers produce Coteaux d'Ancenis in three colors: white, mainly pinot gris called Malvoisie in the region, and red and rosé with gamay.

  • Colors : White, Rosé, Red
  • Style : « All styles are in nature »
  • Grape varieties : Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris
  • Aroma : Lively, iodized and light

Wine pairing

  • White
  • Red
  • Rosé

Starter

Smoked salmon toast

Dessert

Chocolate Moelleux

Main course

Chicken tagine with apricots

Cheese

Reblochon

A pleasant surprise!

Lamb meatballs with mint sauce

Main course

Volaille en paupiette

A pleasant surprise!

Apéro dinatoire

Tasting

  • White
  • Red
  • Rosé

Appearance

Light gold dress

Nose

Vivid and silky

Palate

Long and pleasant in the mouth

Conservation

Ideal temperature: 

12°

Storage: 

Up to 5 years 

Appearance

Little cherry blossom

Nose

Fruity and light

Palate

Discreet and fruity

Conservation

Ideal temperature: 

13°

Storage: 

5 years 

Appearance

Light ruby color

Nose

Fruity and light

Palate

Conservation

Ideal temperature: 

Storage: 

2 years 

Location

Located at the crossroads of the Nantais and Anjou regions, the Coteaux d'Ancenis are spread out on each bank of the Loire, from Ingrandes to Carquefou for the right bank and from St Florent Le Vieil to La Varenne for the left bank of the Loire. Its 150 hectares of vines have been recognized as AOC since 2011.

To remember

  • Located at the crossroads of the Nantais and Anjou regions, Coteaux d'Ancenis are spread across each bank of the Loire, from Ingrandes to Carquefou for the right bank and from St Florent Le Vieil to La Varenne for the left bank of the Loire.

    The 150 hectares of vines have been recognized as AOC since 2011. True to their name, Coteaux d'Ancenis are often planted on hillsides. They grow on soils of schist, micaschist, gneiss and green rock.

  • 35 winemakers produce coteaux d'Ancenis each year in three colors, white mainly pinot gris called Malvoisie in the region and red and rosé with gamay.