Notes from the producer:

"The Gigou family operates their quaint farm in the central northern reaches of the Loire Valley - not far from Le Mans, home to the famed 24-hour auto road race. Joël, who is credited with saving the appellation of Jasnières, started the estate in 1974 along with his gracious wife Sylvie.  His son Ludovic now handles much of the management and his sister Dorothée has recently joined in the efforts.

Pineau d'Aunis is a dark skinned grape that is indigenous to the Central Loire Valley dating back to the middle ages.  Royalty in France and England cherished it from the 13th to 15th centuries. It has a light color and mild pepper flavor that makes it popular for rosés in many regions but it also has a subtle complexity and low alcohol to produce interesting and uncommon reds."