Domaine des Pothiers - Diogène 2019
Loire
Red
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16,5/20 Coup de Coeur
RVF
"In Burgundian style!
This Grand Favorite on the 2018 vintage by RVF is now available in 2019! Here's a Gamay Saint-Romain on pink granite bursting with freshness, floral notes, ripe fruit and sweet spice. Gentle, meticulous vinification and 6 months' ageing in amphoras add energy, finesse and complexity. Limited quantities available ...
Features
Estate
Domaine des Pothiers
Cuvée
Diogène
Vintage
2019
Designation
Côte Roannaise
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
Gamay Saint-Romain
Terroirs
Granitic
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual with sorting in the vineyard and cellar
Winemaking
100% destemmed, macerated for 6 months, then aged for 6 months in 750-litre amphoras (Tava).
Breeding
In amphora
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Floral, ripe fruit and spice notes
Mouth
Fine and complex. Round attack, beautiful expression of red fruits and spices, long, fresh finish.
Serve
AT 15-16°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with meats in sauce, prime rib, mature cheeses...
Domaine des Pothiers
Côte Roannaise
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Romain Payre has become one of the best ambassadors of Côte Roannaise Gamay, where he has excelled for several vintages now on his 21-hectare estate. The reference cuvée is best drunk young. The semi-aged Clos Du Puy and Intégrale cuvées are made from vines over 80 years old. A recommendable and reliable domaine, whatever the cuvée.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2025) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In 2017, Romain Paire took over the family estate, which he had run since 2005 with his parents Georges and Denise. The property, which comprises 21 ha of vines, is farmed on a mixed crop-livestock basis, and has been managed organically and biodynamically since 2010. One of the Côte-Roannais appellation's (very) strongest values.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2020 guide) 16.5/20 Coup de Coeur (Vintage 2018)
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Georges Paire, from a family of livestock farmers, began planting his vineyard in the 1970s. In 2005, his son Romain joined him and the planting continued, the vat room was modernized and the estate turned to organic farming. Today, the estate still keeps a small herd of Limousin cows. We appreciate his carefully-crafted, sincere wines: a modern, dynamic incarnation of the appellation.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN E. Published on 26/05/2021
Very disappointed because the estate is not used to this low level, as if the grapes were not ripe.
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Note and review by M. VINCENT D. Published on 11/04/2023
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