Pineau d'Aunis

Pineau d'Aunis, also known as Chenin noir[1] is a red wine grape variety that is grown primarily in the Loire Valley around Anjou and Touraine. A favorite of Henry Plantagenet, wine made from the grape was first exported to England in the thirteenth century. Today the grape is blended with the white grape Arbois to make the rosé Cheverny and Coteaux du Vendômois.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Loire Valley Wine Guide: Anjou and Saumur". http://www.thewinedoctor.com/regionalguides/loireanjousaumur3.shtml. Retrieved 2009-05-07. "The appellation [of Saumur-Champigny] permits only red wines from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d'Aunis, although many are pulling up this latter variety, also known as Chenin Noir, in favour of the two Cabernets." 
  2. ^ Robinson, J. (1986). Vines Grapes & Wines. Mitchell Beazley. p. 199. ISBN 1-85732-999-6.