Grillé d'Aunis Red
Cave des Vignerons du Vendomois - Côteaux du Vendomois
Red,Côteaux du Vendomois
Pineau d'Aunis 100%
history
Along the banks of the Loire, committed winegrower Nicolas Parmentier perpetuates the tradition of Pineau d’Aunis specific to the Vendôme region. His Grillé d’Aunis label is made from this uncommon grape variety and is distinctively novel and generous in style. This is one little gem well worth discovering.
Vineyard
The east-facing hillsides situated alongside the River Loire enable the grapes to ripen early. The plots, which are more than 50 years old, are protected from the North and enjoy a beneficial microclimate created by the Loire. the soil, composed of 20% clay, contains a large quantity of small pink flint stones on the surface and sits over a Turonian limestone bedrock. This terroir ensures a good supply of water and good drainage.
Winemaking
Vinification in 1000 l vats with over 14 days spent in vat at a controlled temperature of 22°C Traditional manual punching of the cap to ensure perfect extraction. Vinification of 100% Pineau d'Aunis grapes
Tasting notes
Appearance: clear and bright, intense red hue. Nose: a fresh bouquet, disclosing lovely aromas of strawberries and dark berries, a spicy backdrop, slightly liquoricey, with a hint of toasted notes and black pepper. Palate: warm and round. The tannins are silky and enveloping, with a hint of redcurrants along with spices, ginger and black pepper on the finish. Fresh on entry to the palate with a lovely balance.
Food pairing
Enjoy this wine with charcuterie, pork ribs, rabbit with olives, slow-roasted leg of lamb or matured goat's cheeses..
Aging potential
Grape varieties
Pineau d'Aunis 100%
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30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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