Domaine Sérol, Eclat de Granite, Gamay, Côte Roannaise

€23.99

Delicious red made from Gamay, grown in the south-central district of the Loire. This is very much a modern, trendy, old-fashioned, traditional paradox of a wine that, though it has remained in this style for centuries, is gaining massive popularity today.

Why? It is lighter, fresher and more complex than many wines that have been popular in recent decades and is an absolute winner for very fine cuisine.

Organic to boot, this is a wine that will make your mouth water and satiate your taste buds in equal measure. Delicious.

Grown in Granite soils, as the name suggests, this is wonderfully complex Gamay that appears as a cross between Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc in its fruitiness and restrained structure.

The Family at the domaine make a wide range of different cuvées that are all extremely fine. Interestingly, this is very much not the norm in the districts around the town of Roanne, where quantity rather than quality rules winery behaviour.

This is brilliant because it means that this rather overlooked district is now fully visible and we are able to get really great regional French wines that are absolutely delicious, at less Burgundian prices.

 

Region: Loire Valley

Country: France

Grape(s): Gamay

Style: Vibrant, Organic, Medium-Light, Fresh, Complex, Bright

Best food matches: Venison, Tuna, Tapas, Roasts, Poultry, Mature Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Grills, Cheeses, Charcuterie, Beef, Barbecue

Alcohol: 12.5%

Why buy from us?

When you buy wine from The Allotment Wine Co. you're helping a small Irish company that in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers who grow the grapes and make amazing wines. We only work with partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.

Delivery & Returns

You'll get free delivery when you buy 12 x 75cl bottles of wine online from The Allotment, saving you €7.99.

We charge €7.99 per delivery for quantities less than that.

Our hours for processing orders are between 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday.

We pack your online wine order along the following timelines:

Wine orders for delivery in Dublin, received before 12pm on weekdays are prepared so that delivery should be expected the next working day.

Wine orders for nationwide delivery, received by 12pm on weekdays are prepared so that delivery should be expected two working days later.

Customer reviews

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Patrick H.
Hi, I'm Chris Gifford.

And you're very welcome to The Allotment Wine Co.

When you wine from me, you're supporting a small Irish business which in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers, as well as other small, dedicated Irish wine importers.

When selecting wines, I look for partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.