Val de Loire La Chabanne

Domaine des Bérioles
Crafted in the heart of the Allier by a family estate that farms its vines with real care, this red shows just how much charm the upper Loire can deliver. Hand-picked grapes from clay-and-limestone slopes are fermented gently, with little extraction, to keep the fruit bright and the tannins silky. Expect juicy red berries, a twist of pepper and a fresh, mouth-watering finish that keeps you coming back for another sip. Serve it lightly chilled with charcuterie, roast chicken or a weeknight burger. Easy to love now, yet with enough backbone to hold a couple of years in the cellar.
26.18 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

12 in stock

Wine name: Val de Loire La Chabanne 2023

Vintage: 2023

Producer: Domaine des Bérioles (Chemilly, Allier)

Grape varieties: 100% Gamay d'Auvergne

Region: Loire Valley, Saint-Pourçain area (Allier)

Appellation: IGP Val de Loire

Vinification method: Hand harvest, whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks, no added sulphur during fermentation, gentle pressing, ageing on fine lees in concrete for around 6 to 8 months, light filtration, low total sulphites

Maceration: Semi-carbonic, roughly 8 to 12 days at controlled temperature with gentle pigeage and light pump-overs

Colour: Bright ruby red with purple glints, clear and luminous

Bouquet: Fresh red fruit, cherry, raspberry and redcurrant, with hints of peony, black pepper and a light granitic mineral touch

Palate: Juicy and supple attack, crunchy red berry fruit, fine silky tannins, lively acidity and a clean, saline, peppery finish

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol

Soils: Sandy-clay soils over granitic subsoil with gravel and siliceous elements

Farming: Certified organic, manual work in the vineyard, ploughing, no herbicides, low yields

Ageing potential: 3 to 5 years from the vintage

Food pairing: Charcuterie, roast poultry, grilled pork, veal, mushroom dishes, soft cheeses and lightly spiced vegetarian plates

Serving temperature: 14 to 15 °C