Among French wines, those of the area of Orléans had their hour of glory in the Middle Ages. 
Since the 10th century, vines from Auvergne have been worked on in order to produce distinctive wines.

The different appellations Coteaux du Giennois Orléans red, white and rosé Orléans-Cléry

 

  Coteaux du Giennois 
A distinctive local wine. 
An appellation (AOC) - Surface area: 140 ha (350 acres) - Production: 7,000 hl 

Red wine 
Grape variety: gamay, pinot 
Ideal served with: Meats and cheeses 
Serving temperature: 14°C to 16°C 

White wine 
Grape variety: sauvignon 
Ideal served with: Cold meats and cheeses 
Serving temperature: 10°C to 12°C 
 

  L'Orléanais 
3 appellation AOCn (guarantee of origin) : Orléans rouge - Orléans blanc - Orléans rosé
Surface area: 90 ha - Production: 4,400 hl 

Orléans rouge - Red wine 
Grape variety: pinot Meunier (locally named gris meunier), pinot noir (locally named auvernat noir) and cabernet
 
Ideal served with: Meats and cheeses 
Serving temperature: 14°C to 16°C 

Orléans risé - Rosé wine 
Grape variety: pinot Meunier (locally named gris meunier), pinot noir (locally named auvernat noir) and cabernet
Ideal served with: Game and grilled meats 
Serving temperature: 10°C to 12°C 

Orléans blanc - White wine 
Grape variety : chardonnay (locally named auvernat blanc) and some pinot gris
chardonnay 
Ideal served with: Fish and cold meats 
Serving temperature: 10°C   

  Orléans-Cléry 
AOC appellation (guarantee of origin)
Surface area: 25 ha - Production: 1,440 hl 

Red wine 
Grape variety: cabernet franc (can be cabernet sauvignon up to 2020)