Vins de la Madone Les Rougeots du Clos Gamays 2021 chateau-valandraud when the Camaldolite monks began

when the Camaldolite monks began to cultivate the lands around their monasteries

less than 6g/l

large oak casks (75hl) and 15% in barrique

The grapes are processed as quickly as possible to preserve freshness

is a true masterpiece

Vins de la Madone Les Rougeots du Clos Gamays 2021 chateau-valandraud when the Camaldolite monks beganLes Rougeots du Clos is a single, one hectare plot at 600 metres co planted to three of Gamays red fleshed teinturier clones. The first two are Gamay de Bouze and Gamay de Chaudenay. Thought to be introduced by the Benedictine monks, these old variants are now almost extinct outside the Monts du Forez. Theres also a little Gamaret, a cross between Gamay Noir and Reichensteiner created in Switzerland in 1970 (which may not easily fit the heirloom