du Riu is a white produced by Château du Riu in Anjou, Anjou, France. Made from Chenin Blanc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Anjou
Region: Anjou
Country: France
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, high acidity, dry
Anjou blanc from Chenin Blanc on the Loire's left-bank schist. Quince and green apple over chalk, white flowers and a taut, dry finish — the appellation's straightforward dry style, fresher and leaner than Savennières from the same broad area.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Anjou, France
Anjou is a large wine district in the middle Loire Valley of western France, centred on the historic city of Angers.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a versatile white grape from France's Loire Valley, capable of everything from bone-dry to lusciously sweet and sparkling, all underpinned by vibrant acidity.
More wines
More white wines from Anjou
- Anjou Blanc Les Onglés — Domaine des Grouas, Anjou
- Anjou Blanc Sec — Domaine Olivier, Anjou
- Balade en Chenins — Le Clos Galerne, Anjou
- Frimas — Château de Bonnezeaux, Anjou
Frequently asked questions
Where is du Riu from?
du Riu is produced by Château du Riu in Anjou, Anjou, France.
What grapes are in du Riu?
du Riu is made from Chenin Blanc.