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Domaine des Pothiers
Domaine des Pothiers produces Gamay wines from the Upper Loire, a region where this variety thrives in granite and schist soils. The winery's portfolio centers on expressions of Gamay across its range: Clos du Puy and Diogène Côte Roannaise represent the upper tier, both achieving 93-point ratings from Decanter, while Référence offers a more accessible entry point at 89 points. Gamay in the Upper Loire yields wines marked by bright acidity, mineral tension, and red-fruit character—qualities that emerge distinctly across these bottlings. The winery's focus on a single variety across defined terroirs reflects the classical approach of the region, where precision in site and vintage matters more than portfolio breadth.
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