Anjou Rouge 'Le Mechant Rouge' Domaine Clo 2025

Anjou Rouge “Le Mechant Rouge” Domaine Clo is a wine with a classic face, born in the Anjou-Saumur area, located right in the center of the Loire Valley region. In this area, Cabernet Franc has long resided and has found the pedoclimatic conditions to express itself at excellent quality levels, with a profile characterized by a particular finesse and expressive freshness. The calibrated aging in wood allows for the preservation of the typical fragrance of the varietal aromas while smoothing the tannins, making them more velvety and seductive. A great smooth and elegant red, absolutely to be tried to discover an excellence of this terroir.

“Le Mechant Rouge” Anjou Rouge is an interesting label from the range of wines offered by Domaine Clo. This estate in Vaudelnay has 25 hectares of vineyards cultivated in full respect of the environment, following the rules of organic farming, using only sulfur and copper between the rows. The vines are located within an environmental context rich in biodiversity thanks to the presence of large areas covered by woods and shrubs. The wine is born from a particular production process.production. The grapes undergo a semi-carbonic maceration process for a period of a couple of weeks, followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and classic skin maceration. The wine matures for a period of one year in wooden barrels and completes the aging with a few months in the bottle.

Anjou Rouge “Le Mechant Rouge” from Domaine Clo is an ideal label for enthusiasts who love reds in the Beaujolais style, which make fruity exuberance their main characteristic. Of a beautiful ruby red color with bright reflections, it stands out on the nose for the richness and fragrance of blueberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, cherry aromas, floral hints of violet and iris, vegetal sensations of medicinal herbs, and delicate spicy notes. With good structure, it presents itself on the palate with a fine tannic texture and with crunchy and juicy aromas, leading to a fresh finish with good persistence.