Menu Pineau
White wine grape variety
Also known as Orbois
Menu Pineau is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, pear, herbal note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chenin Blanc and Folle Blanche.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on pear-green-apple fruit with herbal freshness.
- Check structure as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Menu Pineau profile
- Green apple on a medium/medium frame typical of Menu Pineau.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Touraine · Cheverny · Vouvray
- Classic styles: Ancient Loire white also known as Orbois, traditionally blended to soften Chenin (#2527)-driven structures · Fresh orchard-herbal profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Menu Pineau a red or white grape variety?
Menu Pineau is a white wine grape variety.
What does Menu Pineau smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Menu Pineau include green apple, pear and herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Menu Pineau?
Documented tells for Menu Pineau: Anchor on pear-green-apple fruit with herbal freshness. and Check structure as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Menu Pineau most often confused with in blind tasting?
Menu Pineau is most commonly confused with Chenin Blanc, Folle Blanche and Rossola Bianca. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Menu Pineau grown?
Classic regions for Menu Pineau include Touraine, Cheverny and Vouvray.