{"id":49216,"date":"2024-11-25T15:38:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T14:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=49216"},"modified":"2024-12-11T15:11:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:11:00","slug":"coteaux-du-vendomois-pineau-daunis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/25\/coteaux-du-vendomois-pineau-daunis\/","title":{"rendered":"The Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois wine appellation honors Pineau d’Aunis grape variety, through Domaines Colin, Jumert, Brazilier, Martelli\u00e8re, Ariane & Co and Cave aux Caux…"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em> region is full of iconic wine estates<\/strong>, each offering a unique experience to wine<\/strong> and heritage<\/strong> lovers..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Loir Valley, nestled between Vend\u00f4me and Ch\u00e2teau-du-Loir, is full of vineyards that extend over south-facing hillsides. These vineyards benefit from ideal conditions for producing exceptional wines. Among them, the Pineau d\u2019Aunis<\/em> type, an emblematic grape variety, is particularly distinguished (photo credits: Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/em>). <\/strong><\/p>\n

Therefore, the Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/em>, Coteaux du Loir<\/em> and Jasni\u00e8res<\/em> appellations offer a varied range, from bright whites to generous reds, including ros\u00e9s<\/em> and the famous grey wines, typical of the region. A promising future for the Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/em>, here is a selection of the must-sees. <\/strong>By AP <\/em><\/p>\n

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..towards detailed maps<\/strong>, already identified the vineyards<\/strong> on these hillsides<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The historical<\/strong> heritage of the Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em>, since under Louis XIV<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That’s why, we invite you to discover this unique terroir<\/strong><\/em>, full of assets. For your information, the vines<\/strong>, all around the Loir Valley<\/strong> thrive on limestone<\/strong> and flint<\/strong> soils, giving their wines<\/strong> an inimitable typicity. Their low rainfall<\/strong> and natural tuffeau<\/strong><\/em> cellars, at a constant temperature<\/strong>, offer perfect conditions<\/strong> for maturing their wines<\/strong>. These places of shade<\/strong> and calm allow their bottles<\/strong> to age in an optimal setting<\/strong>, revealing all their richness<\/strong>. The vineyard of the Loir Valley<\/strong> has undergone a long history<\/strong>. Since the Middle Ages<\/strong>, it has been celebrated by literary<\/strong> figures, such as Rabelais<\/strong> and Ronsard<\/strong>. Thereafter, Henry IV<\/strong> himself, seduced by the wines<\/strong> of Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em>, had them served to the royal<\/strong> court. <\/p>\n

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..appellation<\/strong> that is gaining much notoriety<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The AOC Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em> is a young.. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After a decline in the 20th century<\/strong>, this vineyard<\/strong> has experienced a qualitative revival<\/strong> since the 1970s<\/strong>. This revitalization<\/strong> is accompanied by a resurgence of public interest<\/strong>, driven by a generation<\/strong> of passionate winegrowers<\/strong>. Obtained in 2001<\/strong>, the Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em> appellation of controlled origin<\/strong> (AOC<\/strong>) is still little known, but its reputation<\/strong> continues to grow. This wine-growing<\/strong> territory, spread over a dozen communes<\/strong> and covering 125<\/strong> hectares, produces around 4,000<\/strong> hectoliters per year. Although the volumes<\/strong> remain modest compared to neighboring<\/strong> appellations, such as Chinon<\/strong><\/em> or Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil<\/strong><\/em>, so that the quality and originality of those wines<\/strong> is now attracting the attention of specialized guides<\/strong> and gourmet<\/strong> restaurants.<\/p>\n

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..the identity of the Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pineau d\u2019Aunis<\/strong><\/em> grapes are inseparable from.. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In fact, this grape variety<\/strong>, present in this region<\/strong> for centuries, is at the heart of the vin gris<\/strong><\/em>, along red wines<\/strong> and even other blends<\/strong>. Long neglected, it is experiencing a resurgence of interest for its aromatic<\/strong> qualities and its natural resistance<\/strong>. In a context of climate change<\/strong> and bad weather<\/strong>, this Pineau d\u2019Aunis<\/strong><\/em> grape stands out as a wise choice. For instance, the vin gris<\/strong><\/em>, made exclusively from this grape variety<\/strong>, is a source of pride<\/strong> for the appellation<\/strong>. This pale ros\u00e9 <\/strong><\/em>wine<\/strong>, with spicy<\/strong> and peppery<\/strong> aromas is a true Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em> signature, appreciated for its balance<\/strong> and finesse<\/strong><\/em>. In red wines<\/strong>, the Pineau d\u2019Aunis<\/strong><\/em> item reveals notes of red fruits<\/strong> and spices<\/strong>, offering fine pairings<\/strong> with cheese<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..are bearing fruit<\/strong>, like Pineau d\u2019Aunis<\/strong><\/em>, the local Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em> jewel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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It seems that, despite challenges<\/strong>, the efforts of winemakers<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More and more, those AOC<\/strong><\/em> wines are now appearing on the menus of Michelin<\/em>-starred<\/strong> restaurants and are making a name for themselves internationally, particularly in the United States<\/strong>. This recognition<\/strong> is a testament<\/strong> to the quality of their wines<\/strong> and the huge work<\/strong> accomplished by the producers<\/strong>. The wines<\/strong> of this appellation<\/strong> are distinguished by their unique characteristics<\/strong>. The red wines<\/strong> have a garnet<\/strong> color with purple<\/strong> highlights, accompanied by a complex nose<\/strong> combining spices<\/strong>, morello<\/em> cherry<\/strong> and blackcurrant<\/strong>. On the palate, their structure<\/strong> is supple and creamy, including grey wines<\/strong>, with their pale<\/strong>, golden-brown<\/strong> colour, revealing powerful, peppery aromas<\/strong>, while the white wines<\/strong>, made from Chenin<\/strong><\/em>, are distinguished by their freshness<\/strong>, fruity<\/strong> notes and remarkable aromatic<\/strong> intensity.<\/p>\n

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..unless you experiment<\/strong> this same direction with Jumert<\/strong><\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Domaine Colin<\/strong><\/em> is a must-see in the Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Among the emblematic producers of this appellation<\/strong> are families<\/strong>, such as the Domaine Colin<\/strong><\/em> or the Cave Jumert<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, who have perpetuated a winemaking<\/strong> tradition for several generations<\/strong>. These enthusiasts<\/strong>, by promoting local grape varieties<\/strong> and environmentally friendly<\/strong> practices, actively participate in the recognition of their terroir<\/strong><\/em>. Thus, wine estates<\/strong> such as Patrice Colin<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u2019s embody this move upmarket<\/strong>. With vintages<\/strong>, such as their Vieilles Vignes<\/strong><\/em>, made from a subtle blend of Pineau d\u2019Aunis<\/strong><\/em>, Pinot Noir<\/strong><\/em> and Cabernet Franc<\/strong><\/em>, these winemakers<\/strong> demonstrate that their terroir<\/strong><\/em> can compete with the greatest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..an original sticker, generated by Domaine Brazilier<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, with graphic<\/strong> vibes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Domaine Martelli\u00e8re<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, has been perpetuating the winemaking<\/strong> heritage, started in 1967<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then, the Domaine Brazilier<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, located in Thor\u00e9-la-Rochette<\/strong>, stands out for its remarkable architectural<\/strong> heritage with a troglodyte<\/strong> chapel and dwellings<\/strong>, dating from the 15th<\/strong> and 16th<\/strong> centuries. Since 1996<\/strong>, Beno\u00eet Brazilier<\/strong> has been producing wines<\/strong> on a 25-hectare<\/strong> family estate that has been passed down for seven generations<\/strong>. At Domaine Martelli\u00e8re<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, the owner Jean-Vivien Martelli\u00e8re<\/strong> runs 12<\/strong> hectares of vines<\/strong>, producing wines<\/strong> from the Jasni\u00e8res<\/strong><\/em>, Coteaux-du-Loir<\/strong><\/em> and Coteaux-du-Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em> appellations, using traditional<\/strong> methods, such as the use of natural yeasts<\/strong> and short macerations<\/strong>. In partnership with his sister, he also opened a wine bar<\/strong>, named Les Trois Marches<\/strong><\/em>, in Montoire-sur-Loir<\/strong>, where you can taste his creations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..this Grilled Aunis<\/strong> <\/em>by Coteaux-du-Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em>, it contains a hint<\/strong> of redcurrant<\/strong>, spices<\/strong>, ginger<\/strong> and black pepper<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A layered Pineau d\u2019Aunis<\/strong><\/em> with notes of pepper<\/strong> and boysenberry<\/strong>, with subtle floral<\/strong> aromas and flexible tannins<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Created in 1929<\/strong>, the Cave Coop\u00e9rative du Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em><\/a> brings together several passionate winegrowers<\/strong>, cultivating 130<\/strong> hectares of vines<\/strong>. This cooperative<\/strong> promotes rare and forgotten grape varieties<\/strong>, such as Chenin<\/strong><\/em> and Pineau d\u2019Aunis<\/strong><\/em>. It offers free tastings<\/strong>, local products<\/strong>, and cellar<\/strong> visits. On the hillsides of Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em>, the Domaine Ariane & Co<\/strong><\/em><\/a> stands out for its commitment<\/strong> to environmentally friendly viticulture<\/strong>. Since 2015<\/strong>, Ariane Lesn\u00e9<\/strong> has been cultivating her plots on horseback<\/strong> and harvesting by hand<\/strong>. This estate<\/strong> showcases Pinot d\u2019Aunis<\/strong><\/em>, through vintages<\/strong> without chemical<\/strong> inputs, such as Pichrocole<\/strong><\/em>, Grandgousier<\/strong><\/em>, or the Phylact\u00e8re<\/strong><\/em> natural sparkling wine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..to promise an unforgettable tasting experience<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A pleasant Cave aux Caux<\/strong><\/em><\/a> sparkling to enjoy soon..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At last, the Cave aux Caux<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, whose producer is Pascal Creuzet<\/strong>, certified High Environmental Value<\/strong><\/em> (HVE<\/em><\/strong>), stands out for its reasoned management of the vines<\/strong>, some of which are centuries<\/strong> old. With a hand harvest<\/strong> and the use of draft horses<\/strong>, this estate<\/strong> offers authentic wines<\/strong>, vinified with natural<\/strong> yeasts<\/strong> and few inputs<\/strong>. Thus, visitors<\/strong> can explore the troglodyte<\/strong> cellars, take part in tastings<\/strong> or discover those vines<\/strong> by horse-drawn<\/strong> carriage.<\/p>\n

By exploring these domains<\/strong>, you could discover the very essence of Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em> appellation, as a rich terroir<\/strong><\/em>, preserved traditions and exceptional wines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..Loire Valley<\/strong> wines, while promoting sustainable tourism<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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If you want to go further into those Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em>, you have to know that the Vignobles & D\u00e9couvertes<\/strong><\/em><\/a> label, awarded by Atout France<\/strong><\/em>, has been promoting wine<\/strong> destinations, since 2009<\/strong>,. This label<\/strong> guarantees a quality tourist<\/strong> offer, combining visits to wine cellars<\/strong>, accommodation<\/strong>, cultural events<\/strong> and of course tastings<\/strong>. This device<\/strong> facilitates the organization of journeys<\/strong>, directing visitors<\/strong> towards reliable and authentic services<\/strong>. Then, the Caves Touristiques<\/strong><\/em><\/a> network, bringing together no less than 350<\/strong> estates, is part of this approach of excellence. The operators<\/strong> respect ten commitments to offer an impeccable welcome<\/strong>, through fixed schedules<\/strong>, educational tastings<\/strong>, clear documentation<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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..an invitation<\/strong> to discover a rich and authentic wine heritage<\/strong>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Vines<\/strong>, wines<\/strong> and hikes <\/strong>in a unique immersion<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adding to this, each year, Vignes Vins Randos<\/strong><\/em><\/a> offers 17 journeys<\/strong>, through the vineyards<\/strong> of the Loire Valley<\/strong>. These hikes<\/strong>, accessible to all, are a privileged opportunity to discover the wine-growing<\/strong> landscapes, the know-how of the winegrowers<\/strong> and the local history<\/strong>. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong><\/em>, this region<\/strong> offers a sensory experience<\/strong>, combining conviviality<\/strong>, education<\/strong> and even gourmet<\/strong> food. By the way and since 2019<\/strong>, the Coteaux du Vend\u00f4mois<\/strong><\/em> have been among the proposed itineraries<\/strong>, reinforcing the visibility of this  appellation<\/strong>. These walks<\/strong>, led by the winegrowers<\/strong> themselves, allow you to appreciate all the diversity<\/strong> of local wines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

More details about this appellation<\/strong><\/a> and its various wines<\/strong><\/a>, on the official platform<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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