20/09/2026
When I plan a w**e trip in France, I always like to explore a mix of famous and lesser-known appellations.
On the left bank of the Loire, not far from Pouilly-sur-Loire, Coteaux du Giennois is one of the regionâs newer appellations, dating back to 1998. The vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soils, as well as sand and flint. The appellation produces whites from Sauvignon Blanc, and reds and rosĂ©s from Pinot Noir and Gamay.
Here, I visited MICHEL LANGLOIS , a family-run w**ery that has been farming organically since 2019. Passionate artisan w**emakers, they craft w**es that express the richness and uniqueness of their terroir.
The cellar tour was very interesting. We talked about everything from viticulture to w**emaking. Then came the best part: tasting their different cuvées from Coteaux du Giennois, Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre, as well as their IGP Val de Loire w**es and traditional CrÚme de Cassis.
My absolute favorite? Jardin Vivant 2024 Coteaux du Giennois blanc, a Sauvignon Blanc from Terres blanches â fresh, with volume and elegance. Unfortunately for me, itâs only available in magnums.
I didnât want to leave empty-handed, so I bought their Ma Vie en Rose 2025 Coteaux du Ginneois rosĂ©: mineral, fresh, with notes of raspberry and blood orange.
If youâre exploring the w**es of Centre Loire, donât overlook this lesser-known appellation. And definitely check out the w**es of Domaine Langlois in Coteaux du Ginneois.
â ïž Lâabus dâalcool est dangereux pour la santĂ©, Ă consommer avec modĂ©ration.
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