Domaine de Salvert 2006 Tasting Notes

Anjou rouge Les Noëlles 2005
Anjou blanc Cuvée 1895 2005

Our exclusive red Anjou 2005 - Les Noëlles - is a unique blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot. The two Cabernets bring juicy flavours of raspberry and blackcurrant, and the Merlot brings an element of luscious dark fruit. The resulting wine is medium-bodied and fruity, with soft, well-balanced tannins. It is a very versatile wine; when young it goes extremely well with cold meats, pâtés and pasta in rich tomato-based sauces, but with up to five years of bottle age it will accompany roast chicken, roast pork and some mild cheeses.

This year our exclusive white Anjou 2005 - Cuvée 1895 - is, like the 2004, made from 100% Chenin Blanc. Georges having decided after much tasting and testing that once again the Chenin was so good on its own it did not need the extra fruity ‘oomph’ traditionally given by the Chardonnay. Top-quality Chenin produces a dry, fruity wine with a nose and taste of citrus and quince merging with apples, to give a lovely balance and a rich, long-lasting flavour. This versatile wine is great simply on its own as an apéritif or with cold meats (especially ham), crudités, plain grilled fish, poultry or pork. We would recommend that you drink it young, or within three years of the vintage.