Coteaux du Giennois
White — avg 87.2/100 Wine Enthusiast score
87.2
range 83–92
$22.8
31
white
Coteaux du Giennois — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 31 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 87.2/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 87.2/100 |
| Score range | 83–92 |
| Average price | $22.8 |
| Review count | 31 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0, 1, 2, 3, 4
Relative standing in the Loire
Rated below the Loire Valley median in aggregated expert tastings — often a value-tier or stylistically atypical appellation.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: crisp, apple, lemon, tannin, structured, citrus, rich, grapefruit.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vignobles Berthier 2013 Terre de Silex Sauvignon Blanc (Coteaux du Giennois) | Vignobles Berthier | 92/100 | $30 |
| Clement et Florian Berthier 2014 Terre de Silex Sauvignon Blanc (Coteaux du Giennois) | Clement et Florian Berthier | 91/100 | $23 |
| Vignobles Berthier 2013 Terre de Marne Sauvignon Blanc (Coteaux du Giennois) | Vignobles Berthier | 91/100 | $30 |
| Florian Roblin 2015 Coulée des Moulins Sauvignon Blanc (Coteaux du Giennois) | Florian Roblin | 90/100 | $35 |
| Clement et Florian Berthier 2014 L'Inédit Pinot Noir (Coteaux du Giennois) | Clement et Florian Berthier | 90/100 | $28 |
Sample expert review
This is one of a range of three wines from different soils. Silex soil is flinty, giving, as here, ageworthy, structured wines. It is dense, powerful and with a range of steely textures that dominate the very crisp, taut and nervy fruits. Drink this from 2017.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Vignobles Berthier 2013 Terre de Silex Sauvignon Blanc (Coteaux du Giennois)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Maison de Tours
- Porte dite " du pont Perrin " et partie de l'enceinte urbaine
- Château de la Turmelière (ancien)
- Ancien manoir de Crouzilles
- Eglise de Miré
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Coteaux du Giennois wines?
Coteaux du Giennois averages 87.2/100 across 31 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 83 to 92.
How much does Coteaux du Giennois wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $22.8. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Coteaux du Giennois?
Coteaux du Giennois is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.