Two Original Loire Varieties

Pineau is assuredly on the menu in the recondite forms of Menu Pineau (a white variety that has dropped through the oubliette of fashion) and the red Pineau d’Aunis, better known, but still liable to elicit a glassy-eyed what? from all but the most nerdish of wine afficionados. But though we at Les Caves are snappersup of unconsidered trifles, these wines have a more substantial interest as they are living, drinking proof of traditional Loire wines and therefore worth the detour.

Posted by Doug on 23-Mar-2008. Click here to read the full article

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