Vignerons Ardechois Les Classiques Gamay 2023
Country
France
Region
Ardeche
Producer
Vignerons de Ardechois
Grape(s)
Gamay (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Juicy
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Light bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Ardeche is an IGP which covers red, white and rose wines made in southern-central France. Named after the River Ardèche, the Ardèche sits on the western banks of the Rhône river and covers an important part of the northern Rhône vineyards while also bridging into the western side of the southern Rhône. Here Chardonnay is the predominant varietal and benefits from the Ardèche`s Mediterranean climate, where mild winters are followed by hot, dry summers. The cool, northerly Mistral wind is felt throughout the department which can help to extend the ripening period, giving elegance to the final wines.
Producer
Vignerons Ardechois, as its name suggests, is based in the beautiful yet remote Ardeche, surrounded by beautiful natural borders with the Rhone river to the east and Cevennes mountains west. With 6,000 hectares spread out over a mosaic of terroirs and a thousand families of winegrowers working with passion and a respect for humanity and nature. Passionate about the environment, they work sustainably using rainwater collection, waste management and a weather station to better work with vines without using chemicals. They also keep a beehive and a bats nests as they are passionate about the local biodiversity.
Tasting Notes
This is a lovely example of Gamay from the Ardeche and is the perfect wine for the summer, as it can be chilled down as a refreshing glass of red. Made using carbonic maceration which emphasises the vibrant fruit and floral character of the wine. The nose is filled with enticing aromas of violets, cherries and blueberries, while the palate is soft, smooth and balanced, with fine tannic structure and lovely refreshing acidity.
Food
The perfect wine for charcuterie, specifically light white rinded cheeses such as brie or camembert and cold cuts.
