Anjou Villages Brissac
Red — avg 91.2/100 Wine Enthusiast score
91.2
range 90–92
$39.4
9
red
Anjou Villages Brissac — a Loire Valley red appellation. Across 9 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 91.2/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 91.2/100 |
| Score range | 90–92 |
| Average price | $39.4 |
| Review count | 9 |
| Color | Red |
Dominant varieties
0, 1, 2
Relative standing in the Loire
Among the highest-rated Loire Valley appellations — a benchmark for quality within the region.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: tannin, rich, smoky, blackberry, currant, strawberry, plum, structured.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Château la Varière 2010 La Chevalerie Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages Brissac) | Château la Varière | 92/100 | $30 |
| Domaine des Rochelles 2009 Les Millerits Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages Brissac) | Domaine des Rochelles | 92/100 | $49 |
| Domaine des Rochelles 2009 Les Millerits Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages Brissac) | Domaine des Rochelles | 92/100 | $49 |
| Château la Varière 2011 La Grande Chevalerie Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages Brissac) | Château la Varière | 92/100 | $60 |
| Château la Varière 2010 Vieilles Vignes Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages Brissac) | Château la Varière | 91/100 | $23 |
Sample expert review
With new wood dominating this still young wine, it is concentrated and full bodied, packed with firm tannins and dark fruit. There is a brooding character, the wood and tannins still right up front. Give this structured wine at least five years.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Château la Varière 2010 La Chevalerie Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages Brissac)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Domaine de la chapelle royale Saint-Louis
- Deux moulins-caviers de Chouzé-sur-Loire
- Eglise Notre-Dame de Melleroy
- Château de Villattes de Léré
- Logis de Vendanger de Le Guédéniau
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Anjou Villages Brissac wines?
Anjou Villages Brissac averages 91.2/100 across 9 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 90 to 92.
How much does Anjou Villages Brissac wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $39.4. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Anjou Villages Brissac?
Anjou Villages Brissac is predominantly a red wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.