Appellation Orléans - AOC - History and Wines

The Orléans appellation, located in the Loire Valley of France, is an AOC that embodies the unique terroir of this historic wine region. The Orléans vineyards stretch primarily over clay-limestone soils, providing ideal conditions for cultivating a variety of grape varieties such as Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. These wines are distinguished by their finesse and elegance, with notes of red fruits and flowers, complemented by a subtle minerality.

The white wines of Orléans exhibit a lovely freshness and aromas of exotic fruits, while the reds are appreciated for their structure and complexity. The rosés, on the other hand, stand out with their vivacity and crisp red fruit aromas.

For wine enthusiasts and cellar managers, the Orléans AOC is a sought-after choice to diversify a collection with high-quality wines, while also benefiting from their good ageing potential. This region thus offers an ideal opportunity to enrich one's inventory, thanks to its refined and authentic wines, originating from an exceptional terroir.

Integrated keywords: wine cellar management, collection diversification, ageing potential.

Wines of the Orléans - AOC appellation

Loire Valley Orléans Clos Saint-Fiacre 2020

Decline

Loire Valley - Orléans - 2020

Clos Saint-Fiacre

Bottle (75cl)

Decline

Loire Valley - Orléans - 2015

Orléans

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Orléans - 2015

Orléans

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Orléans Clos Saint-Fiacre L'Excellence 2013

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Orléans - 2013

Clos Saint-Fiacre - L'Excellence

Magnum (1.5L)

Youth

Loire Valley - Orléans

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Orléans - 2018

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Orléans Clos Saint Fiacre 2018

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Orléans - 2018

Clos Saint Fiacre

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Orléans

Auvernat

Bottle (75cl)

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