Domaine Serol Cote Roannaise Rouge Eclat de Granite 2018
An elegant expression of Gamay Saint‑Romain grown on Côte Roannaise’s granite slopes: the 2018 Éclat de Granite unfolds with a deep ruby hue and vibrant aromas of red and black berries accompanied by a fine mineral and spicy thread. The palate is silky with seamless fruit, a tender yet precise mineral undercurrent, culminating in a lingering, mouthwatering finish.
Tasting
- Aroma
- red and black berries, mineral, spice
- Palate
- silky, fruit‑driven, mineral‑tinged
- Finish
- lingering mineral finish
Pairs with
- mixed salads
- white meats
- fresh cheese platter
Vineyard & Cellar
- Vinification
- 40% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 6 months in cement tank, light filtration.
- Aging
- Aged for 6 months in cement tank, light filtration.
From the Archive
Intense dark red colour. Aromas of red fruits (black currant raspberry) typical of Gamay. Mineral and spicy nose. Mouth with silky tannins which give suppleness, strength and length to the wine
This cuvée is similar to Les Originelles in that it is from a blend of different vineyards and that the amount produced and vineyards that it is sourced from vary from year to year. Its identity comes from the granitic soils in each terroir and the older vine ages: while the youngest vines may be only 10 years old, some of the domaine's oldest vines give their fruit to this cuvée as well. More entrenched vine root systems add complexity and the granite soils are the hallmark of the Sérol's terroir.
This terroir has a high plantation density: 8,500 vines/hectare. Soils are plowed and the vines are nourished with natural organic matter. Careful work in the vineyards is carried out to maintain yields including: pruning, de-budding, trellising, de-leafing.
Terroir: Mix of elevations and exposures, with soil of granite rocks and fine granite gravel