Anjou Rouge Pompois 2022 Clos des Treilles

🟥 Anjou Rouge Pompois 2022

Nicolas Reau – Loire Valley, France

🏡 In the vineyard

Pompois comes from the vineyards of Nicolas Reau, a leading figure in natural viticulture in the Loire. The grapes are cultivated following organic and biodynamic principles, without synthetic chemicals and with deep respect for the soil. The vines grow on clay-limestone soils, which provide aromatic depth and unmistakable mineral freshness. Manual vineyard work and low yields ensure concentrated, healthy, and authentic fruit.

🍇 In the cellar

The winemaking is pure and essential: spontaneous fermentation in steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, no clarification or filtration. The wine ages for one year in used barrels (from the second to fifth passage), which give roundness and complexity without overpowering oaky notes. Sulphite content is minimal and human intervention is kept to a minimum, letting the grape and terroir speak for themselves.

🍷 Tasting notes

“Pompois” is a direct and gratifying red wine. The nose is all about pure fruit: redcurrant, cherry, and raspberry blend with fine peppery spice and subtle herbal notes. On the palate it’s vibrant and juicy, with a pleasant tannic grip and irresistibly drinkable character. A crunchy and convivial take on Cabernet Franc, ideal for everyday meals yet still able to surprise experienced tasters.

📋 Technical Sheet

• Producer: Nicolas Reau

• Vintage: 2022

• Region: Loire, Anjou

• Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc

• Vinification: Steel

• Aging: 12 months in used barrels (2nd–5th use)

• Format: 0.75 l

• Alcohol content: 12%

• Contains sulphites: Yes

• Serving temperature: 15–17°C

• Pairing: Fine cured meats, roast white meats, vegetable ragù

Clos des Treilles: a return to the land in the heart of Anjou

Clos des Treilles was born from the dream of Nicolas Reau, a visionary winemaker who, after a career as a pianist, chose to leave music behind to fully devote himself to wine. Nestled in the heart of Anjou, within the Loire Valley vineyards, this domaine embodies charm and biodiversity. Nicolas bought his first plots in 1998 and started vinifying in 2002 with a clear goal: to craft pure, uncompromising wines that express the soul of each unique parcel. His working philosophy blends peasant tradition, independent spirit, and an artistic sensitivity that shines through every bottle.

A living vineyard: nature, biodiversity, and absolute respect

Clos des Treilles is run with total respect for nature. Nicolas works with certified organic farming, no herbicides or pesticides, and careful manual labour that protects soil integrity. The vines, rooted in clay-limestone soils, are mainly old plots of Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and Gamay, thriving thanks to the Loire’s temperate climate. Biodiversity is safeguarded through hedgerows, wildflowers, and beneficial insects, while yields are kept deliberately low to produce healthy, concentrated grapes that mirror their unique terroir.

In the cellar: no tricks, only time as an ally

In the cellar, the approach is just as radical: natural winemaking, spontaneous fermentations with only native yeasts, no fining or filtration, and minimal to no added sulphur in some cuvées. Nicolas uses steel, concrete, and wood vats, choosing the best vessel for each wine to highlight its true character. The wines are alive, vibrant, sometimes unpredictable but always authentic: they capture Anjou in its purest form, with freshness, minerality, and a drinkability that never fails to charm.