Stéphane Sérol et Michel Troisgros - Côte Roannaise Les Blondins 2023
1*Étoile
Hachette
“A refined delight—a truly beautiful regional wine!”
“A truly excellent classic,” sums up the jury. Think of a red wine bursting with fruit (redcurrant, blackcurrant)—open, round, supple, and easy to drink, with fine, elegant tannins. It’s best enjoyed in its youth, paired with a roast pork with potatoes, for example.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026).
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Eye
A garnet-red color with brilliant highlights
Nose
Elegant, with aromas of black cherry and blackberry and hints of sweet spices
Palate
Full-bodied and silky with a velvety texture, fine, well-defined tannins, and a lingering finish—all in perfect harmony, revealing superb freshness
Serve
At 14°-15°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a nice platter of cold cuts, white meats, brioche sausage, Swiss chard gratin…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Stéphane Sérol is steering his estate toward excellence. The 34 hectares of vineyards showcase the Gamay grape, which truly comes into its own here on the granite and porphyry soils. Combined with meticulous, biodynamic viticulture, this estate stands out for its carefully crafted, hand-harvested wines. The various vintages offer a fresh structure and rich flavor, particularly the Les-Millerands cuvée, which is well worth aging in the cellar. A reliable source of great, enjoyable wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
“A truly excellent classic,” sums up the jury. Think of a red wine bursting with fruit (redcurrant, blackcurrant)—open, round, supple, and easy to drink, with fine, elegant tannins. It’s best enjoyed in its youth, paired with a roast pork with potatoes, for example.
About the estate:
A talented champion of the local vineyard’s revival, Stéphane Sérol took over this 37-hectare estate (certified organic and biodynamic) in 1998. The estate dates back to 1700, and his father, Robert, first brought it to prominence in 1971 by selling wine directly to consumers by the bottle. A (very) reliable choice from the Côte Roannaise.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Carine and Stéphane Sérol have never showcased Gamay Saint-Romain and the Côte Roannaise quite like this. Grown on sandy and granite soils at elevations ranging from 380 to 520 meters, their reds express the grape variety’s delicate smoky, floral, and airy character. Grown in high-density vineyards (8,000 to 10,000 vines per hectare), the grapes are partially or even completely destemmed before being gently vinified. The progress made over the past decade has been remarkable, and the wines have never better captured the identity of their terroirs. Note the added refinement in the whites.
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