Domaine des Pothiers - Bulles
Loire
Effervescent
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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
8%
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
Sparkling
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
Note and review by M. FRANCK CLARINETTI CLARINETTO A. Published on 19/06/2024
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Note and review by M. JEAN PHILIPPE H. Published on 25/01/2014
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC V. Published on 24/09/2013
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Note and review by M. RAIKO B. Published on 28/08/2013
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Note and review by M. ROMANI F. Published on 08/07/2013
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