Les Quatre Piliers Premiere Cuvee Pineau D Aunis 2022 750ml

Les Quatre Piliers "Premiere Cuvee" Pineau d'Aunis 2022 is a red wine from the Touraine area of the Loire Valley, France, made from Pineau d'Aunis by Valentin Desloges of Domaine des Quatre Piliers. Pineau d'Aunis is a rare, traditional Loire grape variety prized for its light, fragrant and peppery character.
Domaine des Quatre Piliers is based in Noyers-sur-Cher in the Loire Valley and belongs to Valentin Desloges, the son of a Touraine winemaker. Before establishing his own domaine, Valentin trained with a series of renowned estates, including Vincent Sipp in Alsace, Château Mangot in Saint-Émilion, Thierry and Paul Pillot in Chassagne-Montrachet and Coche-Dury in Meursault. His 10-hectare vineyard is divided into 25 plots, which are tended like small gardens and have been converted to organic farming.
Passionate about the influence of oak, Valentin seasons his oak staves for several years before overseeing the making of his own custom barrels, part of the estate's wider eco-responsible approach. The 2022 "Premiere Cuvee" Pineau d'Aunis is a distinctive choice for those looking to explore the Loire Valley's lesser-known red varieties.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Pale, bright ruby red.

Nose:
Lifted aromas of redcurrant, raspberry and wild strawberry, with the signature white-pepper spice of Pineau d'Aunis and delicate floral notes.

Palate:
Light-bodied, fresh and juicy, with crisp acidity, delicate tannins and peppery red-fruit flavours.

Finish:
Fresh and lightly spicy, with lingering red berry and cracked pepper notes.