Wines made from Pineau d'Aunis grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Pineau d'Aunis as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
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 Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Pineau d'Aunis grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 18% of Pineau d'Aunis
- EarthPresent in 13% of Pineau d'Aunis
- SpicesPresent in 12% of Pineau d'Aunis
- OakPresent in 9% of Pineau d'Aunis
- StrawberriesPresent in 7% of Pineau d'Aunis
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Pineau d'Aunis
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Pineau d'Aunis
- PepperPresent in 6% of Pineau d'Aunis
- MineralityPresent in 6% of Pineau d'Aunis
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Pineau d'Aunis
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Pineau d'Aunis
- CherryPresent in 5% of Pineau d'Aunis
- White pepperPresent in 5% of Pineau d'Aunis
- RaspberryPresent in 5% of Pineau d'Aunis
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Pineau d'Aunis
- FloralPresent in 4% of Pineau d'Aunis
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Pineau d'Aunis
- CranberryPresent in 3% of Pineau d'Aunis
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Pineau d'Aunis
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Pineau d'Aunis
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