This Gamay is hand-harvested to maximize berry quality. Whole-cluster fermentation and malolactic fermentation impart a pleasing roundness to the wine. Ten months of aging in oak barrels enriches its aromatic profile, giving it an elegant and balanced structure. Grown on clay-siliceous soil, this wine offers a pure expression of its terroir while respecting gentle winemaking practices, with very low use of sulfites.
How to appreciate this wine?
Food and wine pairing tips
Service tips
Serve at 14° to 16°
Guarding potential
2 to 5 years
Our opinion on the vintage
Domaine Tessier
In Cheverny, Domaine Tessier, run by Philippe Tessier, consistently cultivates the region's emblematic grape varieties: Romorantin, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gamay. The vineyard is managed organically, with particular attention paid to the quality of the raw materials and the balance of the soils.
The winemaking process follows a natural, minimal-intervention approach, aiming to preserve the clarity of the fruit and the precision of the balance. The white wines favor vertical and taut profiles, driven by consistent acidity and a clear expression of the grape varieties. The reds, on the other hand, are distinguished by their freshness and a very fluid texture, achieved through judicious extraction.
All the wines are characterized by great clarity and a marked stylistic consistency. The estate offers a luminous and precise expression of Cheverny, now recognized as an essential benchmark of the appellation.
