A top-tier vintage, featuring an original blend of three Gamay varieties grown on granite soil—little-known red-fleshed grape varieties: Gamay de Chaudenay, Gamay de Bouze, and Gamaret. An intense nose of black fruits, with a dense and full palate marked by superb aromas of black cherry and bigarreau cherry, and a supple, fruit-forward finish. This is a wonderful discovery that will delight those seeking new sensory experiences…
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Eye
Deep, dark red color
Nose
Intense notes of wild black fruits, jam-like aromas
Palate
Superb density, great depth, full-bodied texture, and beautiful concentration (black cherry, bigarreau cherry), plenty of freshness, and a supple, fruit-forward finish
Serve
Serve chilled, at 15°C. This is a delicate juice; drink it within the same day once the bottle is opened.
Drink before
2025
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
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
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
3.5/5
based on 6 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN G. Published on January 26, 2024
A trilogy of Gamays, just to show that this grape variety comes in several styles, each with its own distinct character. It should be sipped slowly to appreciate its wonderful originality, including the “Gamaret,” which is very tannic and more serious than your average Gamay.
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Review and comment by Mr. OLIVIER O. Posted on July 25, 2025
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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS T. Published on 11/22/2024
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN R. Published on September 2, 2024
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Review by Mr. LAURENT D. Posted on November 6, 2023
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Review by Mr. MICHEL K. Published on May 19, 2023
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