Cabernet d'Anjou

Cabernet d'Anjou — a Loire Valley rosé appellation. Across 3 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 84.3/100.

Appellation profile

Scores at a glance

Metric	Value
Average score	84.3/100
Score range	83–85
Average price	$15
Review count	3
Color	Rosé

Dominant varieties

Relative standing in the Loire

Among the more lightly-scored Loire Valley appellations in the aggregated Wine Enthusiast corpus — typically entry-tier in price and profile.

Tasting notes

Signature flavor descriptors

Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: grapefruit, strawberry.

Top-scored wines

Wine	Producer	Score	Price
Musset-Roullier 2013 L'Esquisse (Cabernet d'Anjou)	Musset-Roullier	85/100	—
Musset-Roullier 2013 L'Esquisse (Cabernet d'Anjou)	Musset-Roullier	85/100	—
Alliance Loire 2014 Demoiselle Bleue (Cabernet d'Anjou)	Alliance Loire	83/100	$15

Sample expert review

This is a medium sweet rosé, fresh while having a riper core character. It's a fruity, lightly spicy and caramel flavored, with acidity and sweetness coming through strongly to finish.

— Wine Enthusiast, on Musset-Roullier 2013 L'Esquisse (Cabernet d'Anjou)

Terroir & Heritage

Heritage neighbours

Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:

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 Cabernet d'Anjou wines?

Cabernet d'Anjou averages 84.3/100 across 3 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 83 to 85.

How much does Cabernet d'Anjou wine cost?

Average price across reviewed wines is $15. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.

What type of wine is Cabernet d'Anjou?

Cabernet d'Anjou is predominantly a rosé wine appellation of the Loire Valley.

Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.