Cave du Vendômois
Cave du Vendômois draws from Coteaux du Vendômois, a Loire Valley appellation defined by its cool-climate reds and rosés. The winery's portfolio centers on Pineau d'Aunis, a regional specialty that brings structure and dark fruit to still wines. The Cuvée Prestige Coteaux du Vendômois, made entirely from Pineau d'Aunis, represents the winery's focus on this varietal's potential. César de Vendôme blends Cabernet Franc, Pineau d'Aunis, and Pinot Noir into a more complex expression of the terroir. The Lieu-dit Cocagne rosé, also built on Pineau d'Aunis, shows the grape's versatility across color categories. Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter have assessed the winery's releases. The Coteaux du Vendômois region, situated in the Loire's eastern reaches, favors lean, mineral-driven wines suited to the continental climate and limestone soils.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter