GAMAY NOIR
VIN DE FRANCE 2023
GAMAY NOIR
VIN DE FRANCE 2023
Grape varietal
Gamay Noir (with withe juice).
Tasting notes
Colour: Pretty ruby red with beautiful intensity.
Nose: Fruity and floral aromas. Small red fruits that are typical flavours brought by the Gamay grape, are very present, notably Morello cherry and some spicy notes.
Palate: a perfect and very nice balance in the mouth, between fruitiness and power, woodiness and spices, structure and elegance.
Serving suggestions
Serve ideally at a temperature of 13 to 15°C. (55-59°F.).
Food and wine pairing
Will be the perfect companion to a plate of charcuterie, red and white meats, simple local dishes, daily cuisine and soft cheeses.
Ageing potential
Drink young to fully benefit from its aromatic intensity.
Origins
The grapes for this “Terres de Gamay” blend were harvested from different selected terroirs of France, in Beaujolais and Comté Tolosan in the southwest. They were then vinified and blended together in order to obtain this very beautiful expression of the Mommessin style.
A touch of Syrah was added to the whole to enhance the expression fruity and balanced Gamay Noir.
Terroir
Terroirs are very diverse and all are made of granite soils.
Vinification and maturing
Grapes are vinified according to the Beaujolais method, with a semi-carbonic maceration. Aging in vats.
Vintage : 2023
Weather conditions in 2023 in Beaujolais and Comté Tolosan were marked by a hot, dry summer with heatwaves, but beneficial rain at the end of the season enabled the Gamay grapes to ripen well. Harvesting began at the end of August. Yields in the Beaujolais region were slightly above average, with smaller but concentrated berries, resulting in a high-quality harvest. In the south of France, yields were more modest due to water stress, but the grapes harvested were of remarkable quality and concentrated. The quality of the vintage is promising, with wines of fine aromatic intensity. Aromas of ripe red fruit, black cherry, raspberry, pepper and floral nuances. Tastings reveal well-balanced wines with supple tannins and a lingering finish.
Awards
- February 2024 : Silver medal - ANIVIN DE FRANCE BEST VALUE SELECTION
