Côte Roannaise Rouge Chez Blondin
At a Glance
- Variety: Gamay St. Romain
- Vine Age: Planted in 1992
- Terroir: A smaller lieu-dit within the heart of Les Blondins, planted on a steep, south/southeast-facing granite slope at 420-460 meters altitude.
- Viticulture: Organic and biodynamic (certified)
- Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation, 6 months maceration, all in amphora. Pressed by hand. Aged for an additional 6 months in amphora, no added sulfur.
Additional Info
The Sérols began experimenting with amphorae as a way of understanding Gamay St. Romain's natural tendency toward reduction. The first version that made it to bottle was Chez Muron 2016, with Chez Blondin and Chez Coste to follow in 2017.