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Haut-Poitou

Haut-Poitou wine guide: the appellation in France, its Sauvignon Blanc, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Styles
red · white · rosé
3
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Haut-Poitou is an appellation in Loire Valley, France.

Sauvignon Blanc leads the plantings, with Cabernet Franc and Gamay alongside it.

The ground underneath is chalk and clay.

The climate is continental, running high sunshine, maritime and notable rainfall.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fresh and zesty sauvignon blancs, soft, bright and refreshing blends and perfect for warm climates.

At the table these bottles work with grilled seafood, goat cheese salads, bbq chicken and pork dishes.

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Soil
ChalkClay
Climate
ContinentalHigh sunshineMaritimeNotable rainfall
Styles
redwhiterosé

In the glass.

White: Fresh and zesty sauvignon blancs.

Red: Soft.

Rosé: Bright and refreshing blends, Perfect for warm climates.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Calvet Haut-Poitou Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France
  • Domaine de Villemont Haut-Poitou 'Cuvee Rubis', Loire, France
  • Domaine de Villemont Haut-Poitou Cabernet Franc, Loire, France
  • Domaine de Villemont Haut-Poitou Cuvee Prestige, Loire, France
  • Domaine de Villemont Haut-Poitou Rose, Loire, France
  • Domaine de Villemont Haut-Poitou Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France
  • Domaine de Villemont Haut-Poitou Surprise d'Antan, Loire, France
  • Domaine La Tour Beaumont Haut-Poitou 'Le Fie Gris' Sauvignon Gris, Loire, France

At the table.

  • Grilled seafood
  • Goat cheese salads
  • BBQ chicken
  • Pork dishes
  • Spicy Thai cuisine

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 10 to 12°C.
  • Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Haut-Poitou: common questions

01.
What grapes is Haut-Poitou known for?
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Sauvignon Blanc is the signature grape of Haut-Poitou. Cabernet Franc and Gamay are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Haut-Poitou make?
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Haut-Poitou produces red wine, white wine and rosé wine.
03.
Where is Haut-Poitou?
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You will find Haut-Poitou in France, where it is an appellation.
04.
What food goes with Haut-Poitou wine?
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Try grilled seafood, goat cheese salads, bbq chicken, pork dishes and spicy thai cuisine.
05.
How long does Haut-Poitou wine age?
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Keeps for 3 to 5 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Loire Valley guide.

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