Côtes du Forez

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The Côtes du Forez vineyards are located on the first volcanic slopes of the Massif Central, in the Loire department, between Saint-Etienne and Lyon, upstream from the Loire river valley. The appellation d'origine contrôlée was created in 2000. Today, the vineyard covers almost 150 hectares and 17 communes: Boën, Leigneux, Trelins, Marcoux, Marcilly-le-Châtel, Pralong, Arthun, Bussy-Albieux, Champdieu, Ecotay l'Olme, Lézigneux, Moingt-Montbrison, Saint-Georges-Haute-Ville, Saint-Sixte, Saint-Thomas-la-Garde, Sainte-Agathe-la-Bouteresse and Saint-Germain-Laval. There are 9 winegrowers and 1 cooperative winery producing in the Côtes du Forez appellation.

This original and little-known appellation is essentially made up of two types of soil: basaltic mounds of volcanic origin, which are among the oldest volcanoes in France (60 million years old for the Pic de Montaubourg, 20 million years old for the Pic de Marcilly-le-Châtel), and a granitic terroir, the result of erosion in the Massif Central.

The average altitude of the vineyards is between 400 and 600 meters. The vineyards benefit from the foehn effect coming from the Monts du Forez. The Gamay Saint Romain noir à jus blanc grape variety is perfectly suited to the terroir and climate of this region. Selected for centuries, this grape variety reaches perfect maturity every year in the appellation, expressing the intrinsic qualities of Gamay.

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Les Vins de la Madone - Côtes du Forez Migmatite Gamay sur Granit 2023

Côtes du Forez|Red wine|Organic

91/100 RVF

spicy

structured

balanced

biodynamics

"An irresistible cuvée with Burgundian character!

"Migmatite offers a nose of rare precision, a declension around red and blue fruits. Blueberry and blackberry coulis, enveloped by voluptuous tannins". (Le Guide RVF 2025)

Les Vins de la Madone - Côtes du Forez Migmatite Gamay on Granit 2023

Les Vins de la Madone - Côtes du Forez La Madone Gamay sur Volcan 2023

Côtes du Forez|Red wine|Organic

3.8/5 (5 reviews)

92/100 RVF

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Gem

"A Gamay expression to discover for all aficionados!

The Gamay vines on a half-volcanic, half-argillo-granitic terroir give us a very mineral expression, typical of these basaltic soils. The wine is fresh, full of red fruits supported by light spicy notes. The mouth is greedy and fruity, with explosive freshness and a light structure.

Les Vins de la Madone - Côtes du Forez La Madone Gamay sur Volcan 2023

Les Vins de la Madone - Côtes du Forez Mémoire de Madone (Vieilles Vignes) 2022

Côtes du Forez|Red wine|Organic

4.7/5 (3 reviews)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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"Cuvée identitaire des Côtes du Forez" (Côtes du Forez identity wine)

On a soil of volcanic rock, the vines of Mémoire de Madone represent a parcel of local Gamay grapes nearly 50 years old. At first, this amateur's wine is surprising for its structure, which is a little tight when young, but will soften with age. On the palate, tangy, vegetal notes emerge, supported by good volume. A truly terroir-driven cuvée, original and profound, to be cellared for some time.

Les Vins de la Madone - Côtes du Forez Mémoire de Madone (Vieilles Vignes) 2022

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