Grown on volcanic soil, the vineyard is divided between Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc and Gamay de Bouze à Jus Rouge. The wine is a pure, lively expression with aromas of blackcurrant buds—crisp, easy-drinking, and exceptionally supple. Delicate and unprotected, it’s best enjoyed the same day. It’s the quintessential everyday wine, perfect for gatherings over spring and summer meals.
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Eye
Ruby color with purplish highlights
Nose
Pure fruit with lovely notes of blackcurrant buds
Palate
Pure and crisp, light and airy, supple, with a lovely freshness
Serve
Serve chilled, at 15°C. This is a delicate juice; drink it within the same day once the bottle is opened.
Drink before
2022
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, as part of a summer buffet, or with cold cuts and cheeses …
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Gilles Bonnefoy built his estate from the ground up starting in 1997: he planted vineyards from 2001 to 2016 and built the winery in 2004. Today, the 10.5-hectare estate is farmed using biodynamic methods and is situated on the outskirts of two volcanoes: La Madone and Le Pigeonnier.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Les Vins de la Madone offer one of the most exciting experiences in the Côtes du Forez, a low-key appellation located between Saint-Étienne and Clermont-Ferrand, at the gateway to the Livradois-Forez Natural Park. Gilles Bonnefoy strives to capture the sparkling purity of the fruit, both in his Gamay reds and in his whites (IGP d’Urfé), which include a Roussanne and a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. This vibrancy, drawn from granite and volcanic soils, is achieved through biodynamic vineyard management (certified in 2008), winemaking that partially uses whole clusters, and aging exclusively in tanks. The star is firmly in the sky.
Customer Rating
3.7/5
based on 7 reviews
Review by Mr. OLIVIER O. Posted on November 20, 2023
The Best Gamay
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