The Domaine François Pinon of Loire Valley

Domaine François Pinon
The winery offers 20 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 288 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Loire Valley

The Domaine François Pinon is one of the best wineries to follow in Vallée de la Loire.. It offers 20 wines for sale in of Loire Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the picturesque Loire Valley in France, the François Pinon Estate is a gem of French winemaking. Known for its white wines that embody the excellence of the region, this prestigious vineyard extends over approximately 37 acres, offering an ideal blend of land designated for the cultivation of the famous chenin blanc grape. The property is a family affair, passed down from generation to generation, thus keeping the winemaking tradition alive. François Pinon, the current patriarch, took over the estate in 1987, and his son Julien has been working alongside him since 2008. Together, they perpetuate the legacy of quality and craftsmanship that characterizes the François Pinon Estate. This estate stands out for its strong philosophy towards sustainable and ecological viticulture. The vine is grown organically, without the use of pesticides or herbicides, to promote biodiversity and allow for a better expression of the terroir in the wines. The meticulous winemaking process emphasizes the crafting of wines through natural fermentation, without the addition of commercial yeasts or enzymes, to maintain the wine's purity. The wines of the François Pinon Estate are appreciated for their inherent sophistication and elegance, with a perfect balance between the ripe sweetness of the fruit and refreshing acidity. Among the notable wines is the Vouvray Brut Non-Dosé, made from vines over 40 years old, which offers a brilliant minerality with a nervous acidity, underscored by notes of green apple, pear, and fine herbs. Visiting this prestigious estate, nestled in the gentle hills of the Loire Valley, is a must-have experience for any wine lover.

Top Domaine François Pinon wines

Looking for the best Domaine François Pinon wines in Loire Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine François Pinon wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine François Pinon wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine François Pinon

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine François Pinon

How Domaine François Pinon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of sea bream in foil on the barbecue, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or keftas tajine with eggs.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine François Pinon

On the nose the white wine of Domaine François Pinon. often reveals types of flavors of peach, cream or cheese and sometimes also flavors of wax, apricot or spices. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine François Pinon. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine François Pinon

  • 1989With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.07/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine François Pinon.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discovering the wine 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.

It's quite telling that this brief overview of the region's wines doesn't even mention the Loire Valley's two most famous wines - Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. White wines are clearly the strong point of the Loire Valley and represent the vast majority of production. A significant proportion of these are produced under PGI appellations, most commonly the IGP Loire (formerly Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France), which covers the whole region. The main white Grape varieties used for the production of white wines in the Loire Valley are Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne and, more popular than the traditional, Chardonnay.

The top sweet wines of Domaine François Pinon

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine François Pinon

How Domaine François Pinon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of mature and hard cheese, fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of onion soup, the coughing cat's apple crumble or watercress salad with vitamins.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine François Pinon

On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine François Pinon. often reveals types of flavors of honey, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or dried fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine François Pinon

  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine François Pinon.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Côt

Ribs have travelled a long way! In the Middle Ages it was indeed cultivated in the Yonne region. In Bordeaux, it was used in the production of vins clairets and was present in the Loire Valley where today it is only used in the AOC Touraine and Rosé d'Anjou. It goes by different names: Malbec in Bordeaux or Auxerrois in Cahors, in the Quercy vineyards, where it flourishes.it is a very old red grape variety with medium-sized bunches and berries with melting, juicy and sweet flesh. Very sensitive to frost, disease and temperature changes, it is very productive if preserved and if it reaches a good maturity.côt is used in the vineyards of several major appellations such as the AOC Médoc, Graves, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Bergerac, Pécharmant, Buzet, Malepère, Marcillac... Wines made from this grape variety are fruity, tannic, deep in colour and have good ageing potential Cultivated on a surface of 5.000 hectares in France, the côt is also very present in Argentina and Chile.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine François Pinon

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine François Pinon

How Domaine François Pinon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of squid rings with tomato, fillets of sole en papillote or grandma's cherry clafoutis.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Domaine François Pinon

On the nose the sparkling wine of Domaine François Pinon. often reveals types of flavors of apples, peach or yellow apple and sometimes also flavors of sourdough, floral or vegetal.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Domaine François Pinon

  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine François Pinon.

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Grolleau
  • Côt
  • Malbec

The word of the wine: Cornalin

Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.

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Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

News about Domaine François Pinon and wines from the region

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Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Prissé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne

Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https: ...

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Mâcon

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The word of the wine: Cornalin

Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.

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