Domaine des Pothiers - Bulles

Name: Domaine des Pothiers - Bulles
Brand: Domaine des Pothiers
Rating: 3.4 (10 reviews)

Effervescent Naturel|Sparkling wine|Organic

Loire

Effervescent

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3.4/5 (10 customers)

14,5/20

Gault & Millau

In a beautiful fuchsia color, with a thick, tenacious pink mousse, this wine offers a fine bubble, and on the nose an explosion of red fruits, accompanied by a delightful note of English candy. The balance on the palate is perfect, between fruit and acidulous notes, underlined by a lovely freshness. Surprisingly pleasurable!

Features

Estate

Domaine des Pothiers

Cuvée

Bulles

Designation

Effervescent Naturel

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Gamay Saint-Romain

Terroirs

granite

Viticulture

organic and biodynamic farming

Harvest

manual with sorting in the vineyard

Winemaking

bleeding of red vats, cold vinification, bottling at the end of alcoholic fermentation, disgorging of bottles by transfer method

Alcohol content

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

fuchsia robe, fine bubbles, thick, tenacious pink foam

Nose

an explosion of red fruits with a hint of English candy

Mouth

perfect balance between fruit and acid notes

Serve

at 8-10°C

Open

and serve!

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2018

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy as an aperitif, with fruit desserts (strawberries in wine, tarts...), or try it with sweet and sour dishes...

Domain des Pothiers

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

On his granite terroirs, 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. He also knows how to give his wines from the Pays d'Urfé a tasty shape. The cuvée référence can be drunk young and fruity. The clos-du-puy and intégrale cuvées are semi-preserved, made from vines over 80 years old. A recommendable and reliable domaine, whatever the cuvée.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded 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. Farmed on a mixed crop-livestock basis, the property, which comprises 21 ha of vines, has been managed organically and biodynamically since 2010. One of the Côte-Roannais appellation's best-known names.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2015 guide) 14.5/20 (Good)

About the wine:

La cuvee is a gourmet's delight, with succinct notes ranging from fruity to floral, red to violet in color. A natural wine with no lack of character, the grapes express themselves simply on a fine, sweet bubble.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

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 :

The Côte Roannaise appellation stretches across the foothills of the Massif Central, between 400 and 500 meters above sea level. The vineyards are planted on sandy soils of granite origin. The local red grape variety is Gamay Saint-Romain, found only here. The white, IGP d'Urfé, comes from chardonnay and sometimes pinot gris. 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 winery was modernized and the estate turned to organic farming. Today, the estate still keeps a small herd of Limousin cows. We appreciate the care, sincerity and quality of these wines. A modern, dynamic incarnation of the appellation.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.4/5

on 10 reviews