What is Domaine des Athénées?

It is the wine estate of the agricultural and viticultural school in Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, and serves as a teaching vineyard for its students.

What does Domaine des Athénées make?

It makes Coteaux du Giennois, Pouilly-sur-Loire and Sancerre, plus sparkling wine, from 8.5 hectares of vines. Students also make a student cuvée each year.

Where can I buy the wines?

At the on-site shop at 66 rue Jean Monnet in Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, which is open on weekdays and offers tastings.

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Domaine des Athénées

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Teaching estate of the Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire wine school, with a student cuvée each year

About Domaine des Athénées

Domaine des Athénées is the wine estate of the agricultural and viticultural school (lycée) in Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, in the Nièvre, at 66 rue Jean Monnet. Its 8.5 hectares serve as a teaching vineyard, where students take part in the vine and wine cycle and each year make their own student cuvée. The estate makes Coteaux du Giennois, Pouilly-sur-Loire and Sancerre, plus sparkling wine. Wines are sold at an on-site shop open on weekdays, where tastings are also offered.

Official website: epleanevers.educagri.fr/nos-centres/lycee-viticole-et-agricole-site-de-cosne-sur-loire/exploitation-le-domaine-des-athenees ↗

Who Is This For?

For those curious about a school-run estate where students make a cuvée each year.

Wines of Domaine des Athénées

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Domaine des Athénées?: It is the wine estate of the agricultural and viticultural school in Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, and serves as a teaching vineyard for its students.
What does Domaine des Athénées make?: It makes Coteaux du Giennois, Pouilly-sur-Loire and Sancerre, plus sparkling wine, from 8.5 hectares of vines. Students also make a student cuvée each year.
Where can I buy the wines?: At the on-site shop at 66 rue Jean Monnet in Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, which is open on weekdays and offers tastings.