01 · Eye
Eye
Light red dress, almost pink
2023
K-Sa Tête — Pineau d'Aunis
Vintage 2023
Cherry
Pepper
Herbs
Floral
Strawberry
An old and rare grape variety from the Loire, planted on clay-limestone soils. Vines certified Biodyvin organic.
Grape variety
100% Pineau d'Aunis
Type
Light-bodied red wine
Appellation
Wine of France
Color
Red
Alcohol
12.0 %
Tasting & Serving
Body
Low
Sweetness
Low
Tannin
Low
Acidity
Medium-high
Alcohol
12.0% ABV
11-14°C
Serving
Red
Glass type
No
Decant
3-5 years
Cellar
I.
A small plot dedicated to Pineau d'Aunis, a rare and historic Loire grape that was nearly lost. Planted to preserve and keep alive this mischievous, naturally peppery variety, vinified with a short maceration to retain its freshness.
Vue drone
Au cep
In the cellar
II.
Vinification
Manual harvesting. Short semi-carbonic maceration to preserve the fruit and peppery character. Spontaneous fermentation. Bottled without fining or filtration.
Eye, nose, palate
III.
Tasting
02 · Nose
Nose
Very expressive nose with crushed raspberry, white pepper and rose.
03 · Palate
Palate
Light, crisp on the palate, with a spicy finish typical of Pineau d'Aunis.
04 · Finish
Finish
Peppery, lively, and energetic finish — an aristocratic thirst-quencher.
At the table
IV.
Serving tips
Temperature
11-14°C
Take out of the fridge 30 min before serving
Decant
No
Aeration and aroma release
Cellaring
3-5
Cool, stable cellar, bottle lying down
V.
Winemaker's note
Pineau d'Aunis is a grape variety we almost lost. I wanted to pay homage to it with this cuvée, which embraces its freshness, peppery notes, and lightness. Serve chilled, without ceremony. A cuvée that reflects me – a little impudent, but sincere.
Signed
Guillaume Reynouard
At the table
VI.
Food & wine pairings
Charcuterie
Fine charcuterie
Vendée ham, rillettes, pâté en croûte — the quintessential Loire aperitif.
Aperitif
Tapas and aperitif board
Olives, cheeses, charcuterie, tapenade — sharing before the meal.
World cuisine
Spicy Asian dishes
Thai curry, Indian dishes, gentle spices — the wine's freshness balances the heat.
Meat
Grilled white meats
Veal, farmhouse pork, rabbit — grilled over a wood fire with fresh herbs.
Charcuterie
Country terrines
Game terrines, chicken liver, rabbit — a tradition of rural France.
World cuisine
Wood-fired pizzas
Margherita, Napoli, cheese pizzas — the wine's suppleness suits a convivial meal.
Production
A precious cuvée
2023
Vintage
3.2k
Bottles produced
100%
Certified biodynamic
