Domaine Colin Coteaux Vendomois Pineau D'Aunis 2021

If you love discovering something unique, this bottle delivers. Domaine Colin’s 2021 Coteaux Vendômois is built around 80% Pineau d’Aunis from vines planted in 1960, with 10% Pinot Noir and 10% Cabernet Franc adding softness and aromatic complexity. Pineau d’Aunis is an ancient Loire Valley grape known for its unmistakable peppery spice. Here, it shines with notes of fresh raspberries, wild strawberries, white pepper, and a subtle smoky minerality from the region’s limestone rich soils. The result is a lively, food friendly red with bright acidity and a silky texture. It is elegant yet rustic, making it perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to entertaining guests who appreciate something off the beaten path. From a nine generation family estate that has been producing wine since 1900, this is authentic Loire Valley character at an unbeatable price.