Pineau d'Aunis
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Chenin Noir (Loire) (not Chenin Blanc)
Pineau d'Aunis is a red wine grape with signature aromas of strawberry, white pepper, red currant. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Cinsault and Chenin Blanc.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for white-pepper spice with pale red fruit rather than dark-fruit density.
- Check body and tannin as light-medium and gentle while acidity remains bright.
Confidence signals
- White-pepper and red-berry aromatic signature
- Low tannin with fresh acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Loire Valley · Coteaux du Vendomois · Anjou
- Classic styles: Light peppery Loire red · Juicy low-tannin red with spicy aromatics
Common questions
Is Pineau d'Aunis a red or white grape variety?
Pineau d'Aunis is a red wine grape variety.
What does Pineau d'Aunis smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Pineau d'Aunis include strawberry, white pepper and red currant. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Pineau d'Aunis?
Documented tells for Pineau d'Aunis: Look for white-pepper spice with pale red fruit rather than dark-fruit density. and Check body and tannin as light-medium and gentle while acidity remains bright..
What is Pineau d'Aunis most often confused with in blind tasting?
Pineau d'Aunis is most commonly confused with Cinsault, Chenin Blanc and Gamay. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Pineau d'Aunis grown?
Classic regions for Pineau d'Aunis include Loire Valley, Coteaux du Vendomois and Anjou.