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Château de la Roulerie - The Camellias 2020

Château de la Roulerie - Les Camélias 2020

Rosé de Loire|Rosé wine|Organic

4/5 (5 customers)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Franc

refreshing

"A real treat"

La Roulerie, famous for its sweet wines and dry Anjou wines, presents its 2020 Les Camélias dry rosé. A pale-colored wine—almost atypical for the region—blended in equal parts from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It offers a delicate nose and a refreshing palate, making for a thirst-quenching wine. A pleasant rosé to enjoy as an aperitif or with summer grilled dishes...

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Estate

Château de la Roulerie

Vintage

Les Camélias

Vintage

2020

Designation

Rosé de Loire

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc

Regions

Shale & phanite, beautiful south and southwest exposure in the heart of the Layon region

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control

Alcohol content

12,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Pale color

Nose

Delicate, with a lovely freshness

Palate

A gourmet rosé with lovely minerality and a beautifully refreshing taste

Serve

At 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Apogee

2021-2023

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif or with grilled meats and fish...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Winery rated 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

Philippe Germain—brother of Thierry Germain of the Domaine des Roches Neuves in Saumur-Champigny—also works with Chenin on schist terroirs! He cultivates 37 hectares organically (out of a total of 43) in a magnificent setting, with the château overlooking the Saint-Aubin Valley. More delicate pressing, slightly less ripeness at harvest for the whites, and less sulfur during winemaking were the adjustments that have greatly advanced the estate, which became part of the Germain family in 1996. Philippe took the reins in 2004 with the firm intention of elevating it to the highest level. Starting in 2010, a turning point became evident, and the wines gained depth and brilliance. This is a reliable choice, built on care and hard work—well done.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Run by Philippe and Marie Germain since 2004, Ch. de la Roulerie owes its prestige to the sweet wines it produces in the town of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné. The same meticulous standards are applied to the winemaking process for red wines. The vineyard, which is organically farmed, covers 40 hectares.

Wine Spectator

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 5 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on September 6, 2022

A rosé with a rustic yet alluring appearance. On the palate, it offers roundness, femininity, and a bold aromatic profile where flavors of red fruits (cherry, watermelon, raspberry) mingle with tangy candy notes. The finish lingers with elegance, light and crisp. Excellent value for money and, above all, a pleasure to drink. Best enjoyed soon. Les Camélias was the perfect companion at 10° for a picnic by the river—finally free of tourists—paired with a generous Nicoise pissaladière and a lovely homemade tart with fresh raspberries. A rating of 3.9 for this delightful discovery.