La Varenne du Poirier is a white produced by Domaine les Grandes Vignes in Anjou, Anjou, France. Made from Chenin Blanc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Anjou
Region: Anjou
Country: France
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
La Varenne du Poirier is the Anjou Blanc of Domaine Les Grandes Vignes, the Vaillant family estate (Laurence, Dominique and Jean-François), farmed biodynamically and made without added sulphur, fining or filtration. Chenin Blanc with white fruit, pear and quince and a candied, gently honeyed side, balanced by Chenin's firm acidity and a stony, mineral finish. Frank, present and persistent, it suits pork, poultry, river fish and goat cheese.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Anjou, France
Anjou is a large wine district in the middle Loire Valley of western France, centred on the historic city of Angers.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a versatile white grape from France's Loire Valley, capable of everything from bone-dry to lusciously sweet and sparkling, all underpinned by vibrant acidity.
More wines
More white wines from Anjou
- Anjou Blanc Les Onglés — Domaine des Grouas, Anjou
- Anjou Blanc Sec — Domaine Olivier, Anjou
- Balade en Chenins — Le Clos Galerne, Anjou
- Frimas — Château de Bonnezeaux, Anjou
Frequently asked questions
Where is La Varenne du Poirier from?
La Varenne du Poirier is produced by Domaine les Grandes Vignes in Anjou, Anjou, France.
What grapes are in La Varenne du Poirier?
La Varenne du Poirier is made from Chenin Blanc.