Jean-Pierre Robinot’s lovely Pétillant Naturel normally made from a blend of Chenin Blanc (60%) and Pineau d’Aunis (40%) from the Tours area — this 2023 vintage is solely Pineau d’Aunis. Grown on the north bank of the Loire between Orléans and Angers, Pineau d’Aunis is prized for its aromatic complexity and a subtle, pleasant bitterness on the finish that keeps the wine lively and intriguing.
Sourced from Jasnières vineyards but bottled as Vin de France rather than under the appellation, this wine shows a delicate onion-skin hue typical of Pineau d’Aunis and a bright, refined mousse that lifts the aromas. At a gentle 10% alcohol, it nonetheless delivers the signature depth and layered complexity of Jean-Pierre’s wines, with a fine bead and a long, lingering finish that invites another sip. A beautifully complex pét-nat, elegant and immediately approachable.
Jean-Pierre Robinot’s lovely Pétillant Naturel normally made from a blend of Chenin Blanc (60%) and Pineau d’Aunis (40%) from the Tours area — this 2023 vintage is solely Pineau d’Aunis. Grown on the north bank of the Loire between Orléans and Angers, Pineau d’Aunis is prized for its aromatic complexity and a subtle, pleasant bitterness on the finish that keeps the wine lively and intriguing.
Sourced from Jasnières vineyards but bottled as Vin de France rather than under the appellation, this wine shows a delicate onion-skin hue typical of Pineau d’Aunis and a bright, refined mousse that lifts the aromas. At a gentle 10% alcohol, it nonetheless delivers the signature depth and layered complexity of Jean-Pierre’s wines, with a fine bead and a long, lingering finish that invites another sip. A beautifully complex pét-nat, elegant and immediately approachable.
Producer: Jean-Pierre Robinot
Vintage: 2023
Varieties: 60% Chenin Blanc, 40% Pineau d'Aunis
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Alcohol: 12%
Terroir/Soil: Calcareous Clay
Farming Style: Organic (Certified)
Fining/Filtration: None
Added so2: None
