Vincent Giraudon & Romain Paire

Côte-Roannaise Rouge Tentation - Vincent Giraudon & Romain Paire

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Vincent Giraudon & Romain Paire
Name	Côte-Roannaise Rouge
Variety	Gamay
Gradation	13.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, light spices
Vinification method	Traditional fermentation in steel
Region	Auvergne
Production area	Côte Roannaise
Country	France
Type	Red wine
Aging	A few months in steel or large barrels
Type of cask	Large oak barrels
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 5 years
Pairing	Red meats, aged cheeses

Description

Explore the heart of the Loire with the Côte-Roannaise Rouge Tentation produced by the renowned winemakers Vincent Giraudon and Romain Paire. This red wine, characterized by an elegant balance, is the result of skilled winemaking that makes the most of the Gamay grapes, typical of the region.

The color is intensely ruby with violet reflections, a prelude to a nose that opens with notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and a slight hint of damp earth, reminiscent of the unique terroir of this area. On the palate, the Côte-Roannaise Rouge Tentation surprises with its freshness and liveliness, offering a medium-full sip with pleasant acidity and soft, well-integrated tannins. The notes of cherry, strawberry, and a hint of black pepper blend into a lingering finish that invites another sip.

Perfect to serve at a temperature of 16-18°C, this wine pairs beautifully with white meat dishes, soft cheeses, or as a refined companion for an evening with friends. The Côte-Roannaise Rouge Tentation is a superb choice for those wishing to discover the complexity and elegance of Loire wines.

The winery

Vincent Giraudon & Romain Paire – Winery in Côte Roannaise (Vallée de la Loire)

Discover the story and wines of Vincent Giraudon & Romain Paire.

A collaboration between winemaker Vincent Giraudon (Saint‑Alban‑les‑Eaux, Côte Roannaise) and Romain Paire (Domaine des Pothiers): local wines made from Gamay and Aligoté, produced using low‑intervention methods and organic and biodynamic vineyard management.

Region: Côte Roannaise (Vallée de la Loire)

Country: France

Grapes: Gamay, Aligoté, Chardonnay

Collaboration on several commercial cuvées. Vineyards on granitic soils in the Côte Roannaise. Vincent Giraudon: winery managed organically. Romain Paire: well-known transition to organic and biodynamic viticulture; a leading figure in the appellation. Winemaking techniques: carbonic maceration, aging in amphorae, wood or tank, and manual harvesting.

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Winery history

Vincent Giraudon, trained in viticulture and oenology, began working on half a hectare, alternating vineyard work with a career as a cook before devoting himself fully to winemaking and establishing his winery in Saint‑Alban‑les‑Eaux. On his website he now reports an estate grown to nearly 4 hectares and managed organically. Romain Paire heads Domaine des Pothiers, a family estate in the Côte Roannaise; he is known for converting to organic and biodynamic farming and for the leading role his domaine plays within the appellation. Together they appear in some cuvées marketed jointly.

Production philosophy

Viticultural practices focused on vineyard quality: organic management and a biodynamic approach as practiced by Romain Paire; hand-harvested grapes and low-intervention winemaking that includes carbonic maceration, aging in vats, wood or amphorae depending on the cuvée, and sometimes secondary bottle fermentation for sparkling wines. The approach emphasizes the expression of the granitic soil and the freshness of the fruit.

Terroir and vineyards

Côte Roannaise, Loire Valley. Granite-dominated soils characterize many parcels mentioned for both Vincent Giraudon and Domaine des Pothiers. Labels and technical sheets display designations such as AOC Côte Roannaise, IGP Vin de Pays d'Urfé and Vin de France, depending on the cuvée.