Chateau Yvonne "Bay Rouge" Pineau d'Aunis, Val de Loire

A pure expression of 100% Pineau d’Aunis, Bay Rouge 2022 is a rare gem from the Loire Valley. The wine is made using a combination of whole-cluster and destemmed grapes, undergoing 10 days of carbonic maceration and spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks with native yeasts. The result is an aromatic wine bursting with red fruit—think wild strawberries and raspberries—alongside floral notes and a characteristic hint of white pepper, typical of Pineau d’Aunis. The wine’s texture is light yet structured, with fine, persistent tannins and a lively acidity. After 12 months of aging in large foudres, Bay Rouge shows depth, purity, and an earthy minerality that speaks of the vineyard’s limestone origins. Unfined and unfiltered, it retains a natural clarity and vibrancy.

Winery: Château Yvonne
Appellation: Loire Valley, Val de Loire
Average age of vines: Between 20 and 50 years old
Farming Methods: Organic - Certified|Biodynamic
Maturation: The hand-harvested grapes, half of which are destemmed, are placed in concrete tanks for 10 days of carbonic maceration and spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts.
Soil: "Tuffeau" limestone soils of Anjou to limestone-and-flint in Pouilly-sur-Loire, and finally, the volcanic soils of the Côtes du Forez
Varietal: 100% Pineau d’Aunis
Vineyard Orientation: N/A
Vineyard Size: 45 hectares
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