Domaine Gigou Coteaux du Loire Pineau d'Aunis 2021 (red)

Domaine Gigou Coteaux du Loire 2021

Pineau d'Aunis

Loire, France

“Spicy, lively, light and delicious, this has a high quaffability quotient but with sneaky depth and tannins.  A terrific wine for relaxed enjoyment but don't be surprised if upon reflection you realize there's a lot more there. 

From a collection of Pineau d'Aunis plots between 10 and 40 years old in limestone clay soil.  Organically farmed and machine harvested with yields of 45 hl/ha.

Traditional maceration and malolactic fermentation in tank for 2-3 weeks then aged on fine lees for 4-5 months.

Pineau d'Aunis is a dark skinned grape that is indigenous to the Central Loire Valley dating back to the middle ages.  Royalty in France and England cherished it from the 13th to 15th centuries. It has a light color and mild pepper flavor that makes it popular for rosés in many regions but it also has a subtle complexity and low alcohol to produce interesting and uncommon reds.” -VDLT Wine