Sansonniere Rouge Les Gelinettes 2022

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: 100% Grolleau
Appellation: Vin de France
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley – Anjou
Producer: Mark Angéli / Domaine de la Sansonnière (in collaboration with the next generation)
Winemaker: Martial Angéli
Vineyard: “Les Gelinettes” – estate parcel in Thouarcé
Soil: Schist and clay
Farming: Certified organic and biodynamic
Alcohol: 12.0% ABV
Fermentation: Native yeasts; whole-cluster maceration; aged in neutral barrels; bottled unfined, unfiltered, with no added SO₂

Tasting Notes:
A joyful, translucent expression of Grolleau with freshness and finesse. Light ruby in the glass, it opens with aromas of tart cherry, cranberry, crushed rose petals, and wet stone. The palate is bright and juicy, with soft tannins, vibrant acidity, and a gentle herbal edge. Light-bodied, low-intervention, and wildly drinkable.

Food Pairings:
Serve slightly chilled with charcuterie, roast chicken, lentil stew, or grilled vegetables. Also great with goat cheese and fresh baguette.

About the Producer:
Mark Angéli of Domaine de la Sansonnière is a legend in the Loire natural wine movement. “Les Gelinettes” is part of the next-gen project led by his son Martial, preserving the family’s biodynamic ethos while focusing on expressive, low-intervention wines from lesser-known grapes like Grolleau.