Domaine de Pierre, Touraine Gamay

Fresh red fruits delicately reveal themselves, so typical of this grape variety. We have here a classic example of Gamay that is structured and supple, yet has retained its fresh drinkable character. Drink it lightly chilled (but not too cold) with white meats, grilled foods and barbeques. Don't hesitate to let it breathe a little which allows all the red fruit aromas to come to the fore.

Tasting note from Henri Chapon, UK Sommelier of the Year, Finaliste at the European Sommelier Competition:
"I though Touraine Gamay is often seen as a frail and simple wine, it is very possible to produce rich and spicy wines if the fruit is picked when ripe and clean and the vinifications carried out carefully, giving the wine time to ‘make itself’ and express itself. As often with the Gamay grape variety, the first thing that strikes you is the seductive fuschia colour. One also immediately notices the elegance of the nose which although remaining light, draws us in with its spicy pepper and liquorice notes on a base of red 
fruits."