Val de Loire Autochtone

Domaine des Bérioles
Tucked away in the Allier, this family estate has brought a forgotten local grape back to life: Tressallier, grown on limestone and clay soils that give the wine its backbone. The vines are farmed with real care, hand-picked, then gently pressed and fermented slowly in tank to keep every bit of freshness. What lands in your glass is bright and crisp, with notes of citrus, white flowers and a chalky, mouth-watering finish. Pair it with oysters, goat's cheese or a simple roast chicken and you'll see why it punches well above its price. A lovely way to discover a rare Loire original.
36.89 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

6 in stock

Wine name: Val de Loire Autochtone 2022

Vintage: 2022

Producer: Domaine des Bérioles

Grape varieties: 100% Tressallier (Sacy)

Region: Loire Valley, Auvergne, Saint-Pourçain sector

Appellation: IGP Val de Loire, white

Vinification method: Hand harvest, pneumatic pressing of whole bunches, settling, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, ageing on fine lees for around 8 months, light filtration before bottling, low sulphite additions

Maceration: None, direct pressing; brief pre-fermentation skin contact of a few hours depending on the vintage

Colour: Pale gold with green reflections, bright and clear

Bouquet: White flowers, citrus zest, green apple, white peach, with a chalky, slightly saline mineral note

Palate: Dry and taut, fresh attack, crisp acidity, lemony fruit and a touch of lees creaminess, long chalky finish

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.

Soils: Clay-limestone with sand and flint, over a granitic and marly subsoil

Farming: Organic farming, certified, with hand work in the vineyard and grassed rows

Ageing potential: 3 to 6 years from the vintage

Food pairing: Oysters and shellfish, grilled river fish, goat's cheese, poultry in cream sauce, sushi and vegetable starters

Serving temperature: 10 to 12 °C