it was someone who had a good palate and took me to several professional wine tastings
determined to elevate the estate's reputation by focusing exclusively on high-quality
91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
and producing a warmer microclimate for the grapes
Varietal: Tempranillo
2023 Les Vins de la Madone, Gilles Bonnefoy, "La Madone" Cotes du Forez, 100% Gamay undiscountable it was someone who hadFrom: Upper Loire, France Varietal: Gamay Tasting Notes: This Gamay from the Cotes du Forez AOC, located on Frances Massif Central, near the headwaters of the Loire river, is like the volcanic cousin of Cru Beaujolais. Grown at high elevations on a mix of volcanic and granitic soils, this wine balances the nimble freshness of its fruit (think redcurrants, tart cherries, plums, and blackberries) with the textural richness, minerality, and woodsiness