Rosé de Loire
Rosé — avg 85.8/100 Wine Enthusiast score
85.8
range 85–87
$13.8
5
rosé
Rosé de Loire — a Loire Valley rosé appellation. Across 5 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 85.8/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 85.8/100 |
| Score range | 85–87 |
| Average price | $13.8 |
| Review count | 5 |
| Color | Rosé |
Dominant varieties
0
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, currant, spice, orange, pepper, tannin.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine du Petit Clocher 2016 Rosé de Loire | Domaine du Petit Clocher | 87/100 | $14 |
| Domaine du Petit Clocher 2016 Rosé de Loire | Domaine du Petit Clocher | 87/100 | $14 |
| Château de la Roulerie 2014 La Camélias (Rosé de Loire) | Château de la Roulerie | 85/100 | $13 |
| Bougrier 2015 Pure Loire (Rosé de Loire) | Bougrier | 85/100 | $15 |
| Bougrier 2016 Pure Loire (Rosé de Loire) | Bougrier | 85/100 | $13 |
Sample expert review
This is a dry style of rosé. Packed with red currant and berry fruits, this blend of Cabernet Franc and Grolleau has a touch of spice to add extra interest. It is perfumed, crisp and ready to drink young.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine du Petit Clocher 2016 Rosé de Loire
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Château de Vernie
- Sol de maison à maison
- Manoir dit Le Follet de Saint-Pierre-du-Lorouër
- Eglise de Passavant-sur-Layon
- Eglise Saint-Pierre de Chartres
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 de Loire wines?
Rosé de Loire averages 85.8/100 across 5 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 85 to 87.
How much does Rosé de Loire wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $13.8. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Rosé de Loire?
Rosé de Loire 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.