Gourmandise 2024 | Domaine de la Clartière | Cabernet d'Anjou

Wine Identification
Gourmandise 2024 is a rosé wine produced by Domaine de la Clartière, located in the Loire region of France. It holds the Cabernet d’Anjou appellation designation.

Origin and Winemaking
The Pinet family has cultivated vines at this estate for four generations in Nueil-sur-Layon. The property spans 40 hectares and is currently managed by Pierre-Antoine and Édouard Pinet, holding both HVE and Terra Vitis certifications. The vines are planted on schist soils characteristic of the Anjou Noir area.

The wine is a blend composed of equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinification involves a brief maceration period of 12 hours followed by fermentation at low temperatures. To achieve its specific texture, the wine undergoes aging sur lies (on the lees) in tanks. The result is a demi-sec rosé with an alcohol content of 11% vol.

Expected Profile
This Cabernet d’Anjou presents as a demi-sec rosé, balancing residual sugar with the natural acidity typical of the region. The winemaking approach—specifically the short maceration and low-temperature fermentation—is designed to preserve fresh fruit aromas while maintaining a crisp structure. The aging on the lees likely contributes to a slightly richer mouthfeel and enhanced aromatic complexity compared to simpler pressed rosés. The schist soils of the Anjou Noir impart a distinctive mineral undertone, complementing the red fruit character inherent to Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grown in this cool climate.

Overall Character
Gourmandise 2024 represents a modern, approachable interpretation of the Cabernet d’Anjou style. By focusing on fresh fruit expression through careful temperature control and short maceration, while retaining some body via lees aging, it offers a versatile wine that highlights the specific terroir of the Loire’s schist soils without heavy oak influence or extended aging.