Wines made from Pineau d'Aunis grapes of Centre Loire

Discover the best wines made with Pineau d'Aunis as a single variety or as a blend of Centre Loire.

More informations about the variety Pineau d'Aunis

Light, spicy reds with a clear ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity, with characteristic aromas of black pepper, red fruit (raspberry, redcurrant), spice and herbal notes. Airy, refreshing palate with a signature peppery finish. Also made as very expressive, taut rosés. Star of Coteaux du Vendômois AOC, present in Anjou, Touraine and Coteaux du Loir AOC. Autochthonous Loire Valley variety, present since the 12th century (favourite wine of Henry Plantagenet).

More informations about the region of Loire Valley

Emblematic upper Loire vineyard (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Quincy, Reuilly, Menetou-Salon, Coteaux du Giennois, Châteaumeillant, Pouilly-sur-Loire). Sauvignon Blanc: the signature white, taut and expressive with vivid citrus, grapefruit, boxwood, white flowers and a smoky-mineral edge (Pouilly flint), brilliant acidity. Pinot Noir: the signature red, elegant and silky with cherry, sour cherry and floral hints, and in lively rosés. A world reference for Sauvignon Blanc.

What are the typical flavors of the Pineau d'Aunis grape variety?