Domaine des Pothiers - 2017 “Domaine” (Gamay Noir) - Côte Roannaise, Loire Valley, France hand-picked

hand-picked

cool fermentation keeps the flavors fresh

The Zlatan Otok winery was the second established after the country declared its independence and

but it would make sense as the flavors and textures of Pinot Noir and Nerello Mascalese

Domaine des Pothiers - 2017 “Domaine” (Gamay Noir) - Côte Roannaise, Loire Valley, France hand-pickedWhile the Cte Roannaise is located in the far South of the Loire Valley it is adjacent to Beaujolais, often, as in this case, with the same soils as Beaujolais and is made with the same grape that is used in Beaujolais. In fact, now that Beaujolais has become so deservedly fashionable, and therefore more expensive, one might pine for the slightly older days when wonderful, juicy, yet complex wines from Beaujolais were very affordable. Wines like this