Denis Jamain Les Fossiles Reuilly Rouge

About a quarter of Denis Jamain’s vineyards in the centre of Reuilly are planted with Pinot Noir. This unoaked version is a real delight, with its clean, defined morello cherry fruit, soft tannins and balancing acidity.

Denis Jamain Les Fossiles Reuilly Rouge is a very aromatic wine with the aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherries, strawberries and red & black berries. Well balanced and round on the palate. Goes very well with grilled red meat and white meat or soft cheeses. Serve no warmer than 15-17 degrees if you want to taste the wine optimally.

Producer

The Domaine de Reuilly is located in the heart of Reuilly in the eastern Loire, all 18 hectares of its vineyards are situated within the ‘commune’ (village). Denis Jamain inherited both vineyards and an ancient oak forest from his family, and knew he had to care for both, for future generations. Organic since 2007 and biodynamic in 2011, we are thrilled to have discovered his fine Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines.

The terroir here is an essential component, and all the vines are facing the south west on a 15% slope. The clay and limestone soil is littered with a profusion of sea fossils and shells from over 150 million years ago, which is the reason for name and label of these wines. Tremendously expressive and pure, Denis only uses natural fermentation, very light filtering and minimal sulphur.

Denis Jamain Les Fossiles Reuilly Rouge - Hay Wines