Le Cocagne Rose
Cave des Vignerons du Vendomois - Côteaux du Vendomois
Rosé,Côteaux du Vendomois
100% Pineau d'Aunis
history
La cave des Vignerons du Vendomois has been created in 1929. It gathers 39 winegrowers for a surface of 165 ha of vines and belongs to Alliance group. Alliance Loire is a group of winegrowers who decided in 2002 to pool their resources in order to offer a complete range of authentic, well-balanced wines from Muscadet to Vouvray along the Loire River. Loire wines in general are known as reasonably priced refreshing wines
Vineyard
"Lieux-dits" from Alliance mean's single vineyards. The grapes all come from plots of vineyards that have the same soils, same grape varieties and the same sun exposure. The respect of the terroir, combined with the know-how of the grower conduct to producing wines with a lot of authenticity. On the East side of the Loir river, near the city of Vendôme, 80 miles from Paris. Vines : 20 years old - 3.7 ha - Yield : 60 hl/ha
Winemaking
Direct pressing. Fermentation at 64.4°F. Vatting on fine lies during 3-4 months./n In stainless steel vats
Tasting notes
Light pink color. Strawberry notes at first and then grapefruit and spices hints. Round and soft taste with traces of strawberry and currant.
Food pairing
Cold cuts, avocado salads, tuna, swordfish and grilled white meats. Serve at 50-53°F. Ageing Potential: 1 or 2 years.
Aging potential
1 or 2 years.
Grape varieties
100% Pineau d'Aunis
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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