2004 Monmousseau Rose D'Anjou

Monmousseau is from the western part of the Loire Valley in France, near the city of Angers.  Monmousseau Vineyards produce a number of European varietals and honestly, I did not know anything about them really prior to purchasing this wine.  Although we are big red fans, a nice rose with the right meal is the perfect touch sometimes.  Since I could not get the wines I was hoping for in Taiwan, I opted to just pick a couple from our local wine store.

Since we were serving the Bifteki (Greek Hamburger) and I was making ours with pork, a rose seemed to be a good choice.  The Monmousseau Rose is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Groulleau.  It is known for being semi-sweet, lighter alcoholic content, and very fruit forward (the winemaker notes aromas of strawberry and cherry Twizzler).  Recommended pairings include poultry, white meat, and typically picnic type foods – this is more a traditional summer wine.

Overall, I would say it stood up to our meal, even with the strong feta cheese component.  It had a nice fruity touch, seemed to balance the acidity in the tomatoes from the Greek salad.

Pairing: Pork Bifteki, potatoes & a Greek Salad