Coteaux du Vendômois
White — avg 86.8/100 Wine Enthusiast score
86.8
range 83–89
$14.4
9
white
Coteaux du Vendômois — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 9 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 86.8/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 86.8/100 |
| Score range | 83–89 |
| Average price | $14.4 |
| Review count | 9 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0, 1, 2
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: spice, crisp, apple, honey, blackberry, rich, structured, pineapple.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Cooperative du Vendômois 2014 Cuvée Prestige Red (Coteaux du Vendômois) | Cave Cooperative du Vendômois | 89/100 | $16 |
| Cave Cooperative du Vendômois 2014 Cuvée Prestige Red (Coteaux du Vendômois) | Cave Cooperative du Vendômois | 89/100 | $16 |
| Domaine Patrice Colin 2014 Vieilles Vignes Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Vendômois) | Domaine Patrice Colin | 89/100 | $16 |
| Domaine Patrice Colin 2015 Gris Bodin Rosé (Coteaux du Vendômois) | Domaine Patrice Colin | 88/100 | $14 |
| Cave Cooperative du Vendômois 2014 Lieu-dit Cocagne Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Vendômois) | Cave Cooperative du Vendômois | 86/100 | $15 |
Sample expert review
This is a rare red wine in this Loir Valley appellation, wood aged and rich. A blend of Pineau d'Aunis with Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc, it is densely textured and full of spice as well as blackberry fruit. Full in the mouth, replete with fruit, it is ready to drink.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Cave Cooperative du Vendômois 2014 Cuvée Prestige Red (Coteaux du Vendômois)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Théâtre gallo-romain de Areines
- Château de Toisy de La Chapelle-Vendômoise
- Château de Lauroy de Clémont
- Menhir dit La Pierre-Frite de Grandmont
- Ancien prieuré de Courtozé
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 Vendômois wines?
Coteaux du Vendômois averages 86.8/100 across 9 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 83 to 89.
How much does Coteaux du Vendômois wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $14.4. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Coteaux du Vendômois?
Coteaux du Vendômois 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.