Domaine de Clayou - Rosé de Loire 2022

Domaine de Clayou rests on 35 hectares in St. Lambert du Lattay in the heart of the Anjou. The estate is farmed by Jean-Bernard and Catherine Chauvin along with their son, Denis. Denis is the fourth generation of the family to work the vines on this estate which was founded in 1920 by his great grandfather with just 8 hectares. Jean-Bernard took over as the head of the domain in 1984. Since 2000, Domaine de Clayou has been certified sustainable by Terra Vitis, an organization that stresses the fair treatment of employees along with avoiding chemical treatments in the vines. The Chauvin’s 20-45 year old vines are planted on schist and limestone soils across the appellations of Anjou and Coteaux du Layon. They harvest their grapes manually and the wines are vinified in a combination of concrete and fiberglass-lined underground tanks.

The Clayou Rosé de Loire — a 50/50 blend of Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris — presents a beautiful light pink in the glass. There are high-toned aromas of fresh red berries fruits with a touch of spice. The palate is crisp and refreshing washing across the tongue with flavors of wild strawberry and crunchy bramble berries guided by an invigorating acidity to a long, bright finish. Perfect for a hearty salad, try with a Salade Niçoise or roasted beets and goat cheese over mixed greens.