Coteaux de l'Ain wines PGI

With a long tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, vines are everywhere in Ain. Each vineyard has its own wine: Coteaux de l’Ain wines are full of surprises, and the IGP guarantees their quality.

A wine for every terroir

Controlled from vine to bottle, Coteaux de l’Ain wines offer a diversity linked to the land in which they are grown and the grape varieties used, which express themselves in the aromatic palette particular to each wine.

Whether it comes from the gentle slopes on the shores of Lake Geneva, the Pays de Gex or the Val de Saône, each wine bears the imprint of its terroir and the grape variety chosen (chasselas, chardonnay, gamay, pinot…) to best suit its environment.

Revermont, Valromey, Val de Saône, Pays de Gex and the vineyards of the Coteaux de l’Ain are winegrowing islands with singular characteristics.

Production is focused on red and white wines, but there are also cheerful rosés and sparkling wines with fine bubbles.

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Coteaux de l’Ain wines carry all the subtleties and characters of a varied landscape, a terroir shaped by water and mountains. Each wine is a discovery with its own unique story.

A kaleidoscope of aromas

The IGP des coteaux de l’Ain offers a rich palette of nuances.

Freshness and minerality characterize the white wines, which are sometimes pearly, lively and aromatic.
Rosé wines, with their characteristic freshness, are enriched by nuances of red fruit, depending on grape variety and terroir.
Red wines, with their deep purple hues, are lovely thirst-quenchers that are both light and low in tannin.
Sparkling wines (whites and rosés) are judged by the finesse of their mousse. Mouthfeel varies, with floral and peach notes, while red sparkling wines stand out for their dominance of red fruits.

Remember, each terroir, each grape variety, each winemaker puts his or her own stamp on the wine.

The PGI guarantees quality wines with distinctive and sometimes surprising characteristics, which are worth taking the time to discover. Remember to look for the grape variety and appellation when tasting!

550hectoliters

PGI production

4terroirs

Classified as PGI

2millennia

Vine growing in Ain

41certifications

Qualification of wine types

GOOD TO KNOW

From the Gauls to the Aindinois

The Ain has been a wine-growing region for as long as we can remember. Already, the lands of the Allobroges (4th century BC) were known for their wine. Wine-growing lands were later exploited by the Roman occupiers.

Throughout history, vines came into the hands of monks in the Middle Ages, who had almost exclusive rights to them until the 17th century.

In keeping with tradition, farmers continued to cultivate and develop the land. In the 19th century, winegrowing was at its peak in the region, accounting for 2% of agricultural production and occupying 20,000 hectares. The phylloxera crisis struck a severe blow, and the wine-growing area was drastically reduced.

But the story doesn’t stop, and today’s winegrowers and winemakers work hard to produce quality wines that reflect the history and uniqueness of our terroirs. The flame is passed on!