Roche Bleue 2023 Coteaux du Loir La Guinguette

 Sébastien Cornille's lovely "Guinguette" is made from 75% Pineau d’Aunis, with 25% Gamay, from 30+year-old vines in organic/biodynamic farming in the Coteaux du Loir. Fairly short maceration, native yeasts, semi-carbonic fermentation of whole bunches and destemmed grapes according to the “millefeuille” principle. The wine shows a bright red/garnet color with elegant aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry and rose petal with white pepper and earth. The palate shows chalky, sappy raspberry and tart cherry fruit, light but dense, elegant and long with earthy acidity lingering in the finish. The finish is long and refreshing. Serve this lovely wine slightly chilled with charcuterie, of course, grilled pork and lamb, bluefish (?) and mild cow cheeses. -