Serol, Cote Roannaise, Originelles

100% Gamay Saint Romain, a variety of Gamay found only in the Côte Roannaise, at the southeast tip of the Loire Valley. From 24 ha with average age of 40 under sustainable viticulture per Terra Vitis, on conversion to certified organic. Run by Stéphane, son of Robert and Marie Thérès Sérol, and his wife Carine. A(ccuracy)=2: Med deep garnet; varietal, whiff of herb and spice. B(alance)=3: Seemless with remarkable acid structure. C(omplexity)=1: Ripe red berries, touch of earth and graphite. …

Despite the vineyard being located in the Madeleine foothills, this tastes like a good village level Gamay. Strawberry, some soil, good flavor intensity, and a short finish.

Fresh, fruity and rocky. Nice flavor, with lithe floral and berry notes.

Lovely and a great value, scrumptious and lithe. Bring it when your friends want a cheap pinot noir, but you want something actually delicious.