I like Gamay because it's not fussy, people and food friendly, and it holds its horses fruit and alcohol wise as wines from the Loire tend to do compared to other wine regions.
Subtle is the word.
After reading many words of praise on Noella Morantin 2008 Touraine Gamay, I will have to find it.
Actually there are two offerings, the common man Noella Morantin 2008 Touraine Gamay, around $12-$13.
It is shown below at its birthplace in all its splendor as photographed by local lensman Olivier Blaise from Nemours. You can find more of his Food and Loire Wine takes on Lightstalkers.
A step up from it is 'Mon Cher' ($19-$20 range) which Jake of Cherries and Clay featured in On Joe Dressner and Noëlla Morantin (November 13) along with other Loire wines. I borrowed his snapshot of 'Mon Cher'.
Here's his take on it:
experiences to be one of the prettiest wines I’ve ever drank. It
contains a surprisingly big intensity and is incredibly spicy with some
herbaceous green characters glimpsing through, the longer it breathes
the more delicate red fruits become visible. Essence of cinnamon hearts
(but without the candiness), peppermint, strawberry and raspberry. This
wine exudes vibrancy in every way and is truly a pleasure to drink. It
was bottled with zero sulphur added."
Both wines are Organic by the way.
Thanks Serge,
I hope you get a chance to try Noella’s wines – as a Gamay fan, I think you’ll enjoy.
Cheers,
Jake
Thanks Serge,
I hope you get a chance to try Noella’s wines – as a Gamay fan, I think you’ll enjoy.
Cheers,
Jake
Jake
Will do my best to fetch it
Serge
Jake
Will do my best to fetch it
Serge