Gamay / Côt / Cabernet Franc
Balle Dans Le Pied 2024
Peltier Ravineau

Grape Variety: Gamay, Côt (Malbec), Cabernet Franc

Producer: Peltier Ravineau (Arthur Peltier & Achille Raveneau)

Region: Cheverny, Touraine, Loire, France

Wild Scale: 3/5

Vegan friendly wine

11% alcohol

Winemaking: Organic Gamay, Côt and Cabernet Franc grapes were purchased from a nearby grower. The Gamay and Côt underwent whole bunch maceration for 12 days whilst the Cabernet Franc was pressed directly. Fermentation with indigenous yeast. Blended and then aged for 6 months in old oak barrels. No fining or filtration. Tiny amount of sulphur added on bottling.

This Wine: Natural red wine with a light body. Fresh red berries with peppery notes dancing on the palate. Lovely, balanced acidity. This is my favourite style of red wine and to find it at this price is a real treat. 

Notes on the Winemaker: Arthur Peltier and Achille Ravineau are young winemakers situated close to Cheverny in Touraine. This is a natural wine hot spot in the Loire that was put on the map by the likes of Thierry Puzelat / Clos du Tue-Boeuf and Hervé Villemade, both of which provided training and guidance to Arthur and Achille. Now they are making affordable, expressive wines with a focus on local grape varieties including the rare Menu Pineau. One to watch!