Anjou Villages Brissac
Red — avg 91.2/100 Wine Enthusiast score
91.2
range 90–92
$39.4
9
red
Expert reviews
| 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 |
Tasting notes from Wine Enthusiast
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.
— Château la Varière 2010 La Chevalerie Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages Brissac) (92/100)
The massive 2009 vintage has produced a rich, full-bodied wine. Wood aging shows in the smoothing of the tannins, which are joined by concentrated blackberry fruits, a smoky, just burnt wood character and a dark character that will need several years to open up.
— Domaine des Rochelles 2009 Les Millerits Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages Brissac) (92/100)
The massive 2009 vintage has produced a rich, full-bodied wine. Wood aging shows in the smoothing of the tannins, which are joined by concentrated blackberry fruits, a smoky, just burnt wood character and a dark character that will need several years to open up.
— Domaine des Rochelles 2009 Les Millerits Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages Brissac) (92/100)
Château la Varière produces powerful reds, and this concentrated blend is no exception. It has some licorice flavors, intense black currant acidity and a touch of smokiness from the wood aging. It is a wine to age for several years; don't drink before 2016.
— Château la Varière 2011 La Grande Chevalerie Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages Brissac) (92/100)
Complex and concentrated, this blend of Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon has weight and richness. The red and black fruits are layered with firm, dry tannins that promise aging. It is rich, the Cabernet Franc showing its characteristic smoky perfumes. Keep for 3–4 years.
— Château la Varière 2010 Vieilles Vignes Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages Brissac) (91/100)
Score & price analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 91.2/100 |
| Score range | 90 – 92 |
| Score spread | 2 points |
| Average price | $39.4 |
| Price range | $20 – $60 |
| Reviews analyzed | 9 |
| Value ratio (points/$) | 2.31 |
Position in the Loire
Among the highest-rated Loire Valley appellations.
Grape varieties
| Variety | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Variety 1 | 4 | 44% |
| Variety 2 | 4 | 44% |
| Variety 3 | 1 | 11% |
Flavor profile
Descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation across aggregated expert reviews:
- tannin
- rich
- smoky
- blackberry
- currant
- strawberry
- plum
- structured
Appellation summary
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wine color | Red |
| Total reviews | 9 |
| Average score | 91.2/100 |
| Average price | $39.4 |
Source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews. Updated: April 14, 2026.