2002 Remy Pannier Rose' d'Anjou

[wondersofwine]

(also posted on another board)
Under $10. 11% alcohol
The wine was a salmon color when held in front of my face; more a deep apricot color held directly under a light source. It showed clarity. Bubbles when first poured, but they quickly dissipated. It was well chilled and the nose was at first quite muted. When it did emerge, it was closer to the aroma of strawberries than any other elements. On the palate I found flavors of crushed strawberries, light cream and a little lime flavoring. This wine was quite lightweight, but charming as a quaffer. I would use it as an aperitif or with light summer dishes. I expect to find more body and complexity in two of the other rose's I have lined up (both are remaining bottles of previous purchases so I have tasted them before--a Chinon rose' from Cabernet Franc grapes and a Marsannay rose' from Pinot Noir grapes.)

[wdonovan]

This is a Provencal rose? A Tavel? Perhaps from St. Remy en Provence? Do tell (please). Wife and I love the better Provencal roses. In fact, we've got 2 cases that should be leaving Oppede for the ship right about now. We're such fans of these roses, I arranged this deal through the vinyard, the importer, the distributor and my wine guy. A bit of work but it'll be worth it.

[wondersofwine]

I had to look it up to answer your question but Anjou wine comes from around the city of Angers on the Loire River, not Provence. Remy Pannier is the producer. The grapes are a blend of Cabernet Franc and Grolleau and the wine is vinified to be semi-sweet or off dry. A Tavel rose' that I have enjoyed in the past is the "L'Espiegle" from Paul Jaboulet-Aine.

[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 05-12-2005).]