Florent Thinon, Cote Roannaise 'Le Rouge' 2023

Part of the young generation bringing energy and buzz in the volcanic part of the Loire Valley. Once forgotten, this region is now brimming with dynamic vignerons. Florent trained in Beaune, mingling with sons and daughters of famed Burgundian estate like Domaine Pierre Yves Colin Morey, Arnoux-Lachaux and Cornu. Sometimes temping for them. At the same time, heling his uncle switch the Domaine towards organic and biodynamic viticulture. He trained in Beaujolais at Chateau Thivin and with local icons Domaine Serol and Domaine des Berioles. The vineyards are vastly planted with Gamay Saint Romain (7ha) and a few, recently planted, plots of Chenin blanc (1ha). His winemaking style is flawless, hand harvest in small crates, 30 to 40% whole bunch fermentation with indigenous yeast and fermentation in concrete tank.

Grape variety : 100% Gamay Saint-Romain Terroir : Granite soil Plots : Selection of plots across the Cote Roannaise Surface area : 3.0ha Average age of the vines : 40 years Orientation : South East Altitude : 400-500m Density: 5000 vines per ha Production : 16,000 bottles Farming: Certified Organic