Underdog Grape · France

Pineau d'Aunis

Pronounced pee-NOH doh-NEESS

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
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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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Pineau d'Aunis: common questions

How do you pronounce Pineau d'Aunis?
Pineau d'Aunis is pronounced pee-NOH doh-NEESS.
Where does Pineau d'Aunis come from?
Pineau d'Aunis grows in Loire Valley, France.
What does Pineau d'Aunis taste like?
Expect white pepper, red cherry, wild strawberry, crushed herbs. Closest familiar reference: A peppery, featherweight Loire red you chill down and drink like Pinot Noir.
Read the deep divePineau d'Aunis: The Peppery Loire Red That Drinks Like Chilled Pinot

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