COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Nicolas Reau
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ange by Nicolas Reau is a natural red wine from the Anjou appellation in France's Loire Valley, produced in 2023. The wine is made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes. Nicolas Reau, the winemaker, transitioned from a career as a concert pianist to viticulture in 1994, establishing his domaine in 2002. He is known for his natural winemaking approach, focusing on minimal intervention in both the vineyard and cellar. The estate's vineyards are located in southern Anjou, on a terroir characterized by ancient Toarcian-era earth, including limestone, pink schist, quartz, sand, and silt, which is considered ideal for Cabernet Franc. The wine's name, 'Ange,' meaning 'Angel,' was inspired by Reau's son and is reflected in the label's artwork.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Nicolas Reau was once a professional pianist.
Fact 02
The wine's name 'Ange' means 'Angel' in French.
Fact 03
The label features childlike artwork.
Fact 04
The estate's soil dates back approximately 180 million years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 'Ange' wine is produced using a minimalist approach. Grapes are fermented with indigenous yeasts, a practice that emphasizes the natural character of the fruit and vineyard. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for six months in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to maintain its freshness and vibrant fruit profile. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal or no added sulfur dioxide, further adhering to the principles of natural winemaking. Nicolas Reau's winemaking is guided by organic and biodynamic farming principles, though formal certification is not always pursued.
