Region: France - Loire Valley - Saint Porcain
Grapes: 100% Gamay
Alcohol: 13.5%
Notes on the Wine
An electric, dry rosé from the Loire Valley with bright red berry fruit, racy acidity and a mouth-watering finish.
Notes on the Producer
The Loire Valley appellation of Saint-Pourçain is nestled in Auvergne, one of France’s oldest wine regions. Founded in Roman times and developed by Benedictine monks in the Middle Ages, Saint-Pourçain appeared in the first “Concours des vins de France” in the 14th century and enjoyed a privileged status in the Bourbon royal court.
Sylvain Miniot harnesses this history and balance of oceanic climate and siliceous granitic terroir to produce this rosé from 100% Gamay. Peach and apricot aromas on the nose complement fresh raspberry and floral hints for a lively presence in the wine, to be enjoyed on its own or with light foods.
Officially classified as a Vin de Qualité Supérieure in 1951, Saint-Pourçain was upgraded to full AOC status in 2009. AOC Saint-Pourçain is made up of 19 communes spread over some 600 hectares centered around the small town of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule in central France. The Sioule River is a tributary of the Allier River which in turn is a tributary of the Loire. This points to the uniqueness of Saint-Pourçain, which although technically is part of the Loire Valley, is as close to Burgundy or the Rhône Valley as it is to the Loire.
