Domaine des Pothiers - Côte roannaise - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 red Côte Roannaise is crafted from old-vine Gamay grown on granite soils, vinified and aged with minimal intervention. The result is a wine with fresh black cherry notes, a fine structure, subtle minerality, and a lovely depth on the palate, offering a balance of ripeness and juiciness. Delicate tannins add to its vibrant and approachable character, making it perfect to enjoy now or over the next 5 years, paired with grilled red meat or duck breast. This is Gamay Saint-Romain at its finest—juicy, refined, and full of flavor! Rated 92+/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, selection of old vines, 2/3 destemmed, 15-day maceration, matured for 8 to 12 months in concrete and truncated-cone wooden vats.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Intense red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

The nose reveals a blend of minerality and fresh fruit aromas, with notes of black cherries and subtle, well-integrated oak.

Palate:

On the palate, this wine has a ripe and juicy structure, offering impressive depth with fine, plentiful tannins. It’s vibrant, balanced, and refreshing.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled red meats, duck aiguillettes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

Romain Paire is a dedicated winemaker leading the revival of Côte Roannaise, an appellation experiencing a resurgence. Already recognized with a star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France and highly praised by critics, he creates wines with the precision and expertise of the region's finest.

At Domaine des Pothiers, he has brought the volcanic terroirs of the Loire Valley to the forefront, raising quality standards through biodynamic farming and proudly showcasing the native Gamay Saint-Romain grape.