Domaine de Montgilet - Cabernet d'Anjou rosé 2023 (tendre)

Victor and Vincent Lebreton are devoted advocates of the Coteaux-de-l’Aubance. The brothers took over the family estate in 1986 and cultivate 60 hectares of vineyards across various plots with different types of schist. This allows them to craft single-vineyard wines with subtle nuances, reflecting the character of the blue schist (Le-Tertereaux), gray schist (Clos-des-Huttières), or purple schist (Le-Clos-Prieur). A charming winery that offers reasonable prices. Unsurprisingly, the range’s finest wines come from the Aubance vineyard. The reds are simple and approachable, designed for immediate enjoyment.

This superb Cabernet Franc is sure to please everyone. Its strawberry aromas build in intensity as you savor it. Slightly effervescent on the palate, with a long, full-bodied, and fresh finish, it stands out for its delicacy and balance, supported by a subtle acidity. It pairs especially well with exotic cuisine, such as spicy shrimp or chicken in sweet-and-sour sauce.

This estate, located just outside Angers, is a regional leader, particularly when it comes to “Angers delicacies,” with superb Coteaux-de-l’Aubance wines on the menu. At the helm of the estate founded by his grandfather, Victor, and expanded by his father—also named Victor—Vincent Lebreton, who has been in charge since 1995, manages (in a very thoughtful manner) 75 hectares of slate-rich terroir. The sixth generation is now working alongside him.