Rosé d’Anjou
Rosé — avg 84/100 Wine Enthusiast score
84
range 80–88
$12.8
35
rosé
Rosé d'Anjou — a Loire Valley rosé appellation. Across 35 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 84/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 84/100 |
| Score range | 80–88 |
| Average price | $12.8 |
| Review count | 35 |
| Color | Rosé |
Dominant varieties
0, 1, 2
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: crisp, strawberry, orange, apple, raspberry, pineapple, vanilla, lemon.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacheteau 2016 Château de Montguéret (Rosé d'Anjou) | Lacheteau | 88/100 | $19 |
| Domaine du Petit Clocher 2015 Rosé d'Anjou | Domaine du Petit Clocher | 87/100 | $11 |
| Domaine du Petit Clocher 2016 Rosé d'Anjou | Domaine du Petit Clocher | 86/100 | $14 |
| Château de Montguéret 2013 Rosé d'Anjou | Château de Montguéret | 85/100 | $13 |
| Sauvion 2012 Loire Valley (Rosé d'Anjou) | Sauvion | 85/100 | $11 |
Sample expert review
This is a ripe fruity wine that shows the potential quality of this often-abused style. It is sweet but it has a fine texture and crisp acidity to balance that simple sweetness. The fine fruitiness and crisp aftertaste make it ready to drink now.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Lacheteau 2016 Château de Montguéret (Rosé d'Anjou)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Deux bornes de Betz-le-Château
- Eglise Saint-Baudel de Saint-Bouize
- Pierre branlante de Avrillé
- Prieuré bénédictin Saint-Clément (ancien)
- Hôtel Petot de Le Mans
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 Rosé d'Anjou wines?
Rosé d'Anjou averages 84/100 across 35 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 80 to 88.
How much does Rosé d'Anjou wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $12.8. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Rosé d'Anjou?
Rosé 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.