Wines made from Pineau d'Aunis grapes of Loire Valley
Discover the best wines made with Pineau d'Aunis as a single variety or as a blend of Loire Valley.
More informations about the variety Pineau d'Aunis
The wines produced in the Vendôme region are of excellent quality thanks to an exceptional grape variety: pineau d'aunis. For example, the red wines of the region, with their aromas of ripe red fruit and sweet spices, are a blend of Pineau d'Aunis, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. The Vendôme hillsides are less than 200 km southwest of Paris. Pineau d'Aunis, a vigorous black grape variety, was first cultivated in the 9th century. It is characterized by a late budburst. Moreover, its foliage partially reddens in autumn. Although it is difficult to grow, Pineau d'Aunis is a high-yielding grape variety, producing between 40 and 80 hectolitres per hectare. It produces a wine with low alcohol content, supple, light-coloured and very aromatic. The "Pineau d'Aunis" grape variety is used as a single variety for the production of Coteaux du Vendômois. On the other hand, it is used in blends for Anjou, Rosé d'Anjou, Crémant de vallée de la Loire, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Saumur, Saumur Champigny, Coteaux du Loir and Touraine. Finally, it is an accessory grape variety for Valençay.
More informations about the region of Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.
What are the typical flavors of the Pineau d'Aunis grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Pineau d'Aunis
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Pineau d'Aunis
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Pineau d'Aunis
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Pineau d'Aunis
- EarthPresent in 4% of Pineau d'Aunis
- OakPresent in 3% of Pineau d'Aunis
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Pineau d'Aunis
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Pineau d'Aunis
- FloralPresent in 2% of Pineau d'Aunis
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Pineau d'Aunis
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Pineau d'Aunis
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Pineau d'Aunis
- Wood smokePresent in 1% of Pineau d'Aunis
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pineau d'Aunis
- WatermelonPresent in 1% of Pineau d'Aunis
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Pineau d'Aunis
- StonePresent in 1% of Pineau d'Aunis
- PepperPresent in 1% of Pineau d'Aunis
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pineau d'Aunis
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pineau d'Aunis
News about the grape variety Pineau d'Aunis
Bordeaux’s secondary market share plummets to all-time low
The region’s trade share slumped to an historic low of 37.7% in 2021 after failing to keep pace with the broader market. It was the first time Bordeaux’s market share had ever fallen below 40%. At the time of writing, it has slipped to 32%, according to Liv-ex. The company divides its main index into a series of sub-indices. Over the past year, the Bordeaux sub-index increased by a modest 11.5%, compared to 43.8% for Burgundy and 51.2% for Champagne. The main challenger to Bordeaux’s throne is B ...
Napa Valley ‘micro-wineries’ prepare for brave new era
Twenty-five producers joined forces to create a non-profit called Save the Family Farms, which lobbied the Napa County Board of Supervisors to create the new category. In March 2022, the board unanimously approved the ‘micro-winery’ ordinance, providing craft producers in the region with a vital lifeline – it will make it easier for them to bring their wines to market, while also permitting them to host tastings for the first time. The ordinance came into effect in May, and the region’s sm ...
California sustainability: latest developments and innovations
In the produce aisle of most US supermarkets, choices are clear: the organic section is to the right, or at the very least, organic items are identified on packaging or shelf-talkers. Shoppers willing to pay a few cents more per pound for broccoli grown without synthetic chemicals know where to reach. In the wine aisle? Not so much. There’s more than a bit of confusion, to date at least, with little-understood labels announcing wines are certified sustainable or made from organic grapes. Scroll ...