{"product_id":"gamay-igp-val-de-loire-2025","title":"Gamay IGP Val de Loire 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamay grows close to the Choblet family's Muscadet vineyards at Bouaye, where the Lac de Grand-Lieu, Loire and Atlantic soften temperature extremes. The estate's mixed mica-schist, granite, sand and sedimentary soils lend freshness to the grape's generous fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short maceration draws colour and flavour without imposing heavy tannin. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel then preserves the youthful berry aromas and light, flowing structure that make the wine particularly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright purple-ruby with a clear, youthful rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackberry and blackcurrant are lifted by red cherry, violet and a twist of white pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-bodied, juicy and smooth, with lively berry fruit and supple tannins. Fresh acidity keeps the palate energetic, while a peppery note adds definition to the clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChill lightly and serve with sausage rolls and piccalilli, roast chicken thighs, grilled pork skewers, or a beetroot and black-bean burger. It is also an easy companion to a plate of British charcuterie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine du Haut Bourg is a four-generation family estate in Bouaye, south of Nantes, now run by brothers Hervé and Nicolas Choblet. The vineyards lie between the Lac de Grand-Lieu, the Loire and the Atlantic, a setting that moderates temperatures and supports fresh, evenly ripened fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamay may be most closely associated with Beaujolais, but it has a long and convincing place in the Loire. The Choblets treat it simply, allowing the variety's exuberant fruit and their cool western setting to speak without unnecessary weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Haut Bourg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7849009741884,"sku":"HBGAMAY25","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/domaine-haut-bourg-gamay-igp-val-de-loire-2024-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377251","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/gamay-igp-val-de-loire-2025","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}