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Les Vins de la Madone - Côtes du Forez Migmatite Gamay on Granite 2023

Les Vins de la Madone - Côtes du Forez Migmatite Gamay sur Granit 2023

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“A wine full of character with Burgundian notes—irresistible!”

“Migmatite offers a nose of rare precision, with notes of red and blue berries. Blueberry and blackberry coulis, all enveloped by velvety tannins.” (Le Guide RVF 2025)

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Estate

Les Vins de la Madone

Vintage

Migmatite Gamay sur Granit

Vintage

2023

Designation

Côtes du Forez

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Gamay, vignes de 48 ans

Terroirs

Clay-granite soils, of the migmatite type, consisting of granite typical of the Montbrison region that is very rich in mica; as this granite weathers, it releases aluminum silicate (clay)

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter)

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Made with 20% whole clusters, using native yeasts (sur lie method), no chaptalization, 14-day fermentation, maximum temperature of 29°C, very moderate sulfiting

Livestock farming

In stainless steel tanks, with light filtration

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A deep purple color with violet highlights

Nose

Expressive and delicate, with lovely notes of red berries (raspberry, blueberry) and a hint of sweet spices

Palate

Concentrated, fresh, and fruity, with subtle spice, a long, elegant finish, and superb balance

Serve

Between 16°C et 18°C

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it as an aperitif at summer buffets, or pair it with rich charcuterie (duck breast, sausages, etc.), grilled pork, pot-au-feu, sheep’s milk tomme cheese, or even a chocolate or cherry dessert...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Gilles Bonnefoy built his estate from the ground up starting in 1997: he planted the vineyards between 2001 and 2016 and established the winery in 2004. Today, the 10.5-hectare estate is farmed biodynamically and is situated on the outskirts of two volcanoes: La Madone and Le Pigeonnier.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

Migmatite offers a nose of rare precision, with notes of red and blue berries. Blueberry and blackberry coulis, all enveloped by velvety tannins.

About the estate:

Les Vins de la Madone offer one of the most exciting experiences in the Côtes du Forez, a low-key appellation situated between Saint-Étienne and Clermont-Ferrand, on the edge of the Livradois-Forez Nature Park. Gilles Bonnefoy strives to capture the sparkling purity of the fruit, both in his Gamay reds and in his whites (IGP d’Urfé), a Roussanne and a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. This brilliance, drawn from granite and volcanic soils, is achieved through biodynamic viticulture (certified in 2008), vinification partly using whole clusters, and aging exclusively in tanks. The star is firmly set.

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