Retour Domaine de la Charmoise - Touraine - Gamay - Rouge - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Loire Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Touraine
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Gamay
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright carmine ruby.
Nose Fresh and typically Gamay, with a cherry flavour underscored by peppery notes.
Palate This wine has a delicate, crisp, gourmet appearance, revealing fresh, easily digestible juice with fine tannins. A wine for immediate pleasure.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Best served at 10°C.
Food Charcuterie, simple meat and fish, tournedos of beef, terrine de campagne or a Lyonnais sausage
Cellar ageing From now until 2028, and even longer for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Founder of Domaine de la Charmoise, Henry Marionnet stands as the undisputed authority in Touraine, with a reputation reaching far beyond the region. He's considered the Gamay kingpin in Touraine, passionately championing modern viticulture while also spotlighting "forgotten varietals" like Gamay de Bouze or pre-phylloxeric Romorantin. This gives him a unique position within the French wine scene.


Also a pioneer in sulfur-free cuvées, a practice he's maintained for over forty years, this intuitive genius, now capably supported by his son Jean-Sébastien, continues to cultivate the art of simplicity and excellence. Their wines are not just approachable but are also brimming with fruit and indulgence. Above all, their creations are the result of an artist's touch, devoted primarily to pure enjoyment.
Wine What a refreshing wine! The 2022 Red Gamay Touraine shines with pure pleasure and crisp fruitiness. Bursting with strawberry notes, peppery undertones, and a juicy, lively character, it's the perfect match for summer gatherings, a hearty slice of country terrine, or Lyonnaise sausage. Pure joy... made even more delightful when slightly chilled. Simply irresistible and utterly delicious!
Vinification Certified organic wine.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2023
Wine rated 92/100 by our Committee!