Product Description
This 2021 red wine is 100% Gamay from Touraine in the Loire Valley, France. Clos Roussely, with over a century - long history, has 40 - year - old Gamay vines growing on dense clay, limestone, and slightly flinty soils within its 8 - hectare Sauvignon Blanc estate. The unique terroir imparts beautiful mineral notes to the wine. Vincent Roussely, the grandson of the estate's founders, uses traditional winemaking methods. The Gamay grapes are organically grown, hand - harvested, and then undergo slow, natural fermentation in neutral oak in the estate's underground cellars. A part of the grapes are left whole for carbonic maceration, which gives the wine a fresh, perfumed red - fruit aroma. On the palate, it's silky with supple tannins, offering flavors of muddled, savory raspberries, firm acid, deep black cherries, and nutmeg, ending with a long - lasting hint of wet clay minerals. This easy - drinking Gamay is perfect on its own or paired with a delicious medium - rare steak.
To enjoy this Clos Roussely Touraine Gamay, simply chill it slightly before opening. You can drink it straight from the bottle or pour it into a wine glass to enhance the aroma. This wine is easy - drinking, so there's no need to let it breathe for a long time. When pairing, a medium - rare steak is a great choice, but it can also go well with other red - meat dishes or even some hard cheeses. Keep the unopened bottle in a cool, dark place, and once opened, consume it within a few days. You can store the opened bottle in the fridge with a cork to keep it fresh for a bit longer.
