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Château de la Roulerie Les Terrasses
Year
2010
2010
Varietal
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Style
Crisp
Crisp
Origin
France
France
Pairing
Vegetables
Vegetables
$28.00 per bottle
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Origin
An expansive region in the middle of the Loire Valley,
Anjou produces more wines of different styles and
grapes than any other part of this vast appellation in
northwestern France. But when it comes to white wine,
the dominant grape here is the Loire’s most distinctive,
Chenin Blanc. This idiosyncratic variety, with its racy
acidity and panoply of flavors, thrives in the mild
continental climate, which is moderated by influences
from the nearby Atlantic. Soils here vary between
calcareous and schistous, both of which bring out the
grape’s most captivating qualities. Pairings
Dry Chenin Blancs like this Anjou pair
well with Asian foods, particularly fish
and vegetable-oriented dishes that have
a touch of spice. Alternatively, the wine’s
pronounced texture and acidic edge will
make a great partner to rich, creamy
foods by complementing their texture
while cutting the richness. Try salmon
with creamy mushroom sauce or trout
in a butter-lemon sauce. Light poultry
dishes or salads that incorporate vinaigrettes
or tangy cheese, such as fresh
chèvre, will balance the wine’s acidity
and richness.Serve chilled (47°F).
Winemaker
An ancient estate, Château de la
Roulerie dates back to the 11th
century, though it has changed hands
many times since then. Today it is
run by the passionate and capable
Philippe Germain, the latest in a long
line of winemakers. Philippe’s father
purchased Château de la Roulerie
in 1996. Germain has made many
improvements, notably moving winemaking
back to the château in 2008
after 20 years of having it made at
another estate. Germain is also in the
process of converting his vineyards
to organic or biodynamic viticulture,
both popular among the vanguard in
the Loire, as they emphasize purity
and expression in the resulting wines. The Wine
Though by law Anjou Blanc need only
be 80 percent Chenin Blanc (with Sauvignon
Blanc and Chardonnay allowed
to fill the balance), Germain believes
mightily in his Chenin and thus uses it
exclusively in this wine, which is sourced
from schist-heavy soils on a sloped
vineyard in the middle of the region. Fermentation
is done in large, neutral oak
casks to round out Anjou’s often rather
spiky, angular Chenin Blanc profile. The
wine is sharply dry, but not aggressively
so. Aromas run from pear skins and
acacia to honeysuckle and underripe
pineapple. Complex and expansive in
the mouth, the wine boasts flavors like
Fuji apple, Asian pear, honeycomb,
almond, pistachio and stony minerality. Recently Viewed :
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