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Pineau d'Aunis or Chenin Noir

Pineau d'Aunis or Chenin Noir

Otherwise known as Chenin noir, Pineau d'Aunis is a red grape variety, mainly grown in Anjou and Touraine, and originally from Saumur. It is the Prieuré d'Aunis located in Dampierre-sur-Loire, near Saumur, which cultivated it, and which gave it its surname.

  • Gradually replaced by Cabernet Franc, it is grown mainly for its large yields, but it is quickly depleted.
  • It is characterized by clusters and medium-sized berries. Its skin is quite thick and intensely black, its flesh very juicy and tangy.
  • It reveals aromas of raspberry with peppery and spicy notes, and gives light and fruity wines, not very colored.
  • It is used in the development of Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée Saumur rouge, Saumur-Champigny, Crémant de Loire, Saumur Brut.

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