Extrait De Terre Gamay

Description

92 POINTS: Cameron Douglas MS

"A bold and expressive bouquet with a mix of aromas form plums to cranberry, and fleshy cherry to a carbonic whole berry quality. Dark ruby and unfiltered appearance lead to a palate of fine tannins texture and plump ripe red flavours. Reminds me of ‘Ribena’ with the intense black currant flavour. Balanced and well made, juicy and ready to drink from day of purchase."
- Cam Douglas MS

“Extrait de Terre” literally means ‘extract of the land’ and is reserved for characterful wines from locally-sourced indigenous French grape varieties. Gamay thrives here in the confluence of Continental, Mediterranean and Atlantic climates where the cool evenings ensure deeply coloured, perfumed wines renowned for their light-body, drinkability and soft tannins.

This modern, fruit-driven example from family-owned producer Alain Gayrel is fermented cool with gentle plunging of the skins and 5 months sur-lie to produce an alluringly fragrant, soft, crunchy-textured wine crammed with tasty dark berry flavours. It can be served lightly chilled in summer and its freshness and soft tannins can match with fish, octopus, white meats, vegetables and summer salads.

Vegan Friendly.