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Pineau d'Aunis Val de Loire Anjou-Saumur vin rouge tranquille

Origin

Ancient grape of the Loire Valley, probably originating from the Aunis region (near La Rochelle), mentioned as early as the Middle Ages (12th century).

Also known as

Chenin noir, Plant d’Aunis, Breton d’Aunis

Pineau d’Aunis in Saumur rouge — an autochthonous red variety of the Loire Valley, grown on the tufa and clay-limestone of the Saumurois region, rarely vinified as a single-variety red, more often in blends with Cabernet Franc — produces light, fruity reds that are always very characteristically peppery.