Anjou
White — avg 87.6/100 Wine Enthusiast score
87.6
range 84–93
$19
36
white
Anjou — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 36 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 87.6/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 87.6/100 |
| Score range | 84–93 |
| Average price | $19 |
| Review count | 36 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0, 1, 2, 3, 4
Relative standing in the Loire
Rated below the Loire Valley median in aggregated expert tastings — often a value-tier or stylistically atypical appellation.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: honey, crisp, apple, rich, tannin, spice, orange, plum.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine du Clos de l'Elu 2013 Ephata Chenin Blanc (Anjou) | Domaine du Clos de l'Elu | 93/100 | — |
| Clau de Nell 2014 Cabernet Franc (Anjou) | Clau de Nell | 91/100 | $50 |
| Musset-Roullier 2011 Le Moulin Chenin Blanc (Anjou) | Musset-Roullier | 91/100 | — |
| Château la Varière 2010 Clos de la Division Chenin Blanc (Anjou) | Château la Varière | 91/100 | $25 |
| Domaine du Petit Clocher 2014 Chenin Blanc (Anjou) | Domaine du Petit Clocher | 91/100 | $15 |
Sample expert review
An old-vine wine that was aged in clay amphoras, this is a ripe, honeyed, gently oxidized wine. This aging gives a lift to the pineapple and green plum fruit flavors that are shot through with acidity. It's a rich wine both from the oxidation and from the really ripe fruits. Age this complex wine until 2019.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine du Clos de l'Elu 2013 Ephata Chenin Blanc (Anjou)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Maison de Tours
- Eglise du prieuré Saint-Denis
- Mausolée de Malebranche
- Maison de Loches
- Château de Saint-Germain
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 wines?
Anjou averages 87.6/100 across 36 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 84 to 93.
How much does Anjou wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $19. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Anjou?
Anjou is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.