Domaine des Pothiers - 2017 “Domaine” (Gamay Noir) - Côte Roannaise, Loire Valley, France oaky and alcoholic reds

oaky and alcoholic reds

woods and abundant wildlife

Grilled meats

but it would make sense as the flavors and textures of Pinot Noir and Nerello Mascalese

Domaine des Pothiers - 2017 “Domaine” (Gamay Noir) - Côte Roannaise, Loire Valley, France oaky and alcoholic redsWhile the Cte Roannaise is located in the far South of the Loire Valley it is adjacent to Beaujolais, often, as in this case, with the same soils as Beaujolais and is made with the same grape that is used in Beaujolais. In fact, now that Beaujolais has become so deservedly fashionable, and therefore more expensive, one might pine for the slightly older days when wonderful, juicy, yet complex wines from Beaujolais were very affordable. Wines like this