Les Vins de la Madone - Côtes du Forez La Madone Gamay sur Volcan 2022
Loire
Red
Sold individually
Drink or Keep
90/100
RVF
"Re-discover Gamay
The Gamay vines on a half-volcanic, half-argillo-granitic terroir give us a very mineral Gamay expression, typical of these basaltic soils. The wine is fresh and full of red fruit, with a hint of spice. The mouth is greedy and fruity, with an explosive freshness marked by a light structure. A Gamay expression to discover for all "aficionados"!
Features
Estate
Les Vins de la Madone
Cuvée
La Madone Gamay sur Volcan
Vintage
2022
Designation
Côtes du Forez
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
Gamay, vignes de 15 à 30 ans
Terroirs
50% volcanic and 50% clay-granitic soils
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter)
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming, use of indigenous yeasts (pied de cuve method). Vatting for 9 days, maximum temperature 29°C.
Breeding
In stainless steel tanks. Light filtration. Sulfite is very carefully controlled (below Demeter standards).
Alcohol content
12%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright light ruby
Nose
Fruity with fresh red fruits and light spicy notes
Mouth
Greedy and fruity with a slightly marked structure. Beautiful spicy notes. Expression of the minerality of basaltic soils.
Serve
AT 15-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
Spring 2023
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with charcuterie, grilled white meats ...
Les Vins de la Madone
Côtes du Forez
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Gilles Bonnefoy created his estate from scratch in 1997, planting vines from 2001 to 2016 and setting up the winery in 2004. Today, a 10.5-hectare biodynamic estate, set on the outskirts of 2 volcanoes: La Madone and Le Pigeonnier.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (guide 2023) 90/100 (Vintage 2021)
Domaine rated (2024 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Les Vins de la Madone is one of the most exciting experiences in Côtes du Forez, a discreet appellation located between Saint-Étienne and Clermont-Ferrand, at the gateway to the Livradois-Forez natural park. Gilles Bonnefoy strives to capture the sparkling purity of fruit, both in his Gamay reds and in his whites (IGP d'Urfé), a Roussanne and a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. This radiance, drawn from granite and volcanic soils, is achieved through biodynamic vineyard management (certified in 2008) and vinification partly in whole bunches, with ageing exclusively in vats. The star of this domaine is firmly set.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
on 8 reviews
Note and review by M. OLIVIER O. Published on 09/07/2023
A beautiful Gamay: lovely violet color. Fruity aromas (wild red fruit) with minerality: seductive palate; balanced between minerality, a little acidity and spices. Medium length; a wine for pleasure. A very fine, typical Gamay. A pleasure to discover, like the other wines from this estate and, more generally, from this little-known but truly stunning region.
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Note and review by M. FLORIAN C. Published on 15/10/2024
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Note and review by M. JEAN YVES G. Published on 20/09/2024
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 30/08/2023
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Note and review by M. BENOIT L. Published on 30/04/2023
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Note and review by M. J LOUIS C. Published on 25/04/2023
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Note and review by M. PASCAL H. Published on 19/04/2023
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Note and review by M. MICHEL V. Published on 07/04/2023
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