Côtes-du-Forez Rouge Migmatite Granit - Les Vins de la Madone
Les Vins de la MadoneCôtes-du-Forez Rouge 75 cl
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- Producer
- Les Vins de la Madone
- Name
- Côtes-du-Forez Rouge
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, mineral notes
- Color
- Red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, aged cheeses
- Region
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Country
- France
- Production area
- Forez, Loire
- Type
- Red wine
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The Côtes-du-Forez Rouge Migmatite Granit from Les Vins de la Madone is a wine that fully reflects the uniqueness of its terroir. Produced in the Forez region, this red wine is distinguished by its peculiar geological composition, particularly by the presence of granite, which imparts distinctive characteristics to the wine.
On the nose, the Migmatite Granit offers intense aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and blackberries, paired with delicate spicy notes and a slight mineral touch that echoes its granite origin. On the palate, it presents a balanced and harmonious structure, where acidity and tannins blend perfectly with fruit flavors and earthy and spicy nuances.
It is a wine that demonstrates remarkable complexity, ideal for accompanying red meat dishes, game, or aged cheeses. Its aging potential also allows it to be appreciated after several years of storage, when its flavors will have further rounded and integrated.
This wine is not only a pleasure for the palate but also an excellent example of the influence of soil on the character of the wine, making it a valuable addition to any wine lover's collection.
The winery
Les Vins de la Madone
Côtes du Forez, Dipartimento della Loire (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)FranciaSince 1997
- Grape varieties
- Gamay (varie selezioni / cloni: Gamay de Bouze, Gamay de Chaudenay, Gamay Saint Romain), Gamaret, Roussanne, Sauvignon (gris e blanc)
- Organically farmed since 2001, with biodynamic practices certified by Demeter.
- High-altitude vineyards in the Côtes du Forez, on basaltic and granitic soils.
- Hand-harvested and parcel-by-parcel vinification to showcase the distinct terroirs.
- Typical grape varieties: Gamay for the reds and Roussanne/Sauvignon for the whites.
- Examples of production volumes indicated on the technical sheets: Madone 2024 = 21,300 bottles; Diorite 2025 = 8,000; Migmatite 2025 = 4,800; Rougeots 2024 = 4,000; Douceur de Madone 2024 = 2,600.