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Les Athletes Du Vin Pineau D'Aunis Touraine, 2020

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Les Athletes Du Vin Pineau D'Aunis Touraine, 2020

Les Athletes Du Vin Pineau D'Aunis Touraine, 2020

$20.00
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The young winemakers behind the Athletes du Vin cooperative negociant project are among the best-known and most respected Loire Valley vignerons of their generation, including Thierry Germain, Pierre Breton and Matthieu Vallee (of Chateau Yvonne). Using their own grapes or grapes grown by neighbors and friends, these superb winemakers vinify the wines in their own facilities, using their own expertise and minimal intervention methods. However, they share the goal of producing wines that both represent the varied terroirs of the Loire Valley and offer superb value for money. The 2019 Pineau D'Aunis is made from a native Loire varietal that is typically a blending grape, grown on 50-120 year old vines. This light red, easy-drinker carries a nose of cherries, apples and strawberry, with a palate of red fruits and raspberries that is complemented by a spiciness, earthiness and a silky texture. Effortless and delicious when chilled!

Varietal Composition: 100% Pineau D'Aunis

Vineyard Region: Loire Valley

Vine Age/Aspect: 50-120 year old vines, southern exposure, 6600 vines/Ha

Production Volume: 900 cases produced

Vineyard Characteristics: Clay and limestone, well-drained soils

Wine-Making/Vinification:
Hand-harvested, pressing of full grapes, 2 week maceration and native yeast fermentation in stainless steel tanks, 7 months aging in concrete tanks on fine lees, filtered, SO2 <6g/HL, vatting/racking