Underdog Grape · France

Pineau d'Aunis

If you love Pinot Noir but want it lighter, spicier, and a few dollars smarter, Pineau d'Aunis is the pale Loire red that pours cold and tastes of cracked white pepper.

Tasting profile
Pale ruby, feather-light, with cracked white pepper over red cherry and a cool streak of acidity that begs for a chill.
Where it grows
Loire, France
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Loire Valley, France

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