Domaine Colin Coteaux du Vendomois Pierre Francois 2024 conegliano valdobbiadene left to age in barrel

left to age in barrel under a blanket of flor yeast similar to that of Sherry of Vin Jaune

a good spine of acidity

This Olieddu cuvee is made from the obscure indigenous variety Cagnulari

clear and fresh sipper with more character and intensity than most in this mold

delicious invitation to the French table from Paris-based American food writer and stylist—and frequent New York Times contributor—Rebekah Peppler

Domaine Colin Coteaux du Vendomois Pierre Francois 2024 conegliano valdobbiadene left to age in barrelPineau dAunis is a rare and specific grape variety that grows nowhere but along the banks of the Loir River north of Tours, in an appellation called the Coteaux du Vendomois. Its quite cool here, but the river gives just enough warmth to temper the vines that hug the banks. The Colin family has been making wine in the area for eight generations; after all that practice theyve just about nailed it. Patrice Colin farms a mix of Pineau dAunis, Chenin