{"title":"Loire Volcanique","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoire Volcanique is one of France's most exciting regions, hidden deep the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esouthern reaches of the Loire Valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmongst the ancient volcanoes of the Massif Central, four small appellations have united under the Loire Volcanique banner: Côte Roannaise, Côtes du Forez, Côtes d'Auvergne and Saint-Pourçain. Gamay is the star — accounting for around 80% of plantings — grown on granite and volcanic basalt soils at altitudes between 400 and 530 metres. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are conditions that produce a very different Gamay to Beaujolais: edgier, more savoury, more mineral, with a spicy freshness and fine-grained tannin that sets them apart from their more famous cousins. Volcanic Gamay tends toward red cherry, wild strawberry and pepper with a stony minerality — lighter, more precise and more food-friendly than the fruit-forward commercial Beaujolais that most people encounter first. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe region also produces remarkable Chenin Blanc — planted at altitude on granite soils by producers who understand that this variety, usually associated with the Anjou and Touraine, expresses something entirely different when grown on volcanic and granite terroir. Mineral, taut and age-worthy, Loire Volcanique Chenin is a budding white wine story right now. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Loire Volcanique range is anchored by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/domaine-serol\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop Domaine Serol: Côtes Roannaise\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDomaine Sérol\u003c\/a\u003e — the benchmark estate of the Côte Roannaise and our favourite Gamay producer anywhere in the world. Explore their wines here, or discover the full story of the estate on their dedicated page. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the Loire Volcanique region, and it's exceptional food culture, with La Carta Wine's \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Loire Volcanique Travel Guide La Carta Wine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DU9XyHyEyzr\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\u0026amp;amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etravel and wine guide on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivered Australia-wide. 15% off any dozen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-serol-turbullent-pet-nat-rose-nv","title":"Domaine Sérol 'Turbullent' Pet Nat Rose NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bottle of utter delight from our favourite Gamay producer. Pink, pure and zesty, it is wall to wall with gently foaming red fruits and streaks of minerality. This is about as good as pet nat gets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Delicious! Wicked drinking, rosy with red cherries, sappy texture, little nibble of chalky tannin, bright, pink grapefruit acidity. Fun. It zips along at pace with a friendly, red fruited delivery. Drinkability is through the roof! Yes.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Mike Bennie, The Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Domaine Sérol \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Serol-Lineup_sml.png?v=1693441301\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41090067267739,"sku":"NVSERTURB","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/products\/DomaineSerol_Turbullent_Pet-NatRoseNV.jpg?v=1631231901"},{"product_id":"domaine-serol-oudan-cotes-roannaise-aop","title":"Domaine Sérol 'Oudan' Côtes Roannaise AOP 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit for this cru Gamay is grown in a 2 hectare, heavily granitic south facing site at 400-450m elevation. It is a deeper-set offering than 'Eclat', showing the same perfume married with more serious darker fruit and understated structure. It spends a year in large old oak which allows the wine to flesh out and achieve greatness - a wild bargain when compared to their neighbours in Beaujolais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Domaine Sérol \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Serol-Lineup_sml.png?v=1693441301\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41090068021403,"sku":"19SEROUD","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/products\/DomaineSerol_Oudan_CotesRoannaiseAOP2019.jpg?v=1631231802"},{"product_id":"domaine-serol-chez-coste-cotes-roannaise-aop-2021","title":"Domaine Sérol ‘Chez Coste’ Côtes Roannaise AOP 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eMouth-watering Gamay gold. Initiated in the 1980s, 'Chez Coste' is a densely planted sub-section of 1.5 hectare cru vineyard '\u003cspan\u003ePerdrizière', facing east at 400m. It is one of the prized jewels of the appellation and ripens late. Grapes are de-stemmed and vinified in porous amphora with maceration lasting around 6 months without sulphur. Pressing is very slow and gentle followed by another 6 months ageing in the same vessel.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking, silky and exquisitely refined, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis is a masterclass in the Gamay bio-type 'Saint Romain' from Côte Roannaise AOP. Along with violet, dense cherry and squishy strawberry there's spice and flickers of citrus zest and iron. @stfserol's 'Chez Coste' has depth and amplitude with fine, supple tannins that bolster and lift it. More of a textural exploration than an aromatic one, the wine is so layered that you can get lost in it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bloody excellent, very rare!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eThe legendary Stéphane and Carine Sérol are the fifth generation custodians of this biodynamic and organically certified estate, producing mouth-wateringly fresh wines from the local, indigenous variant of Gamay, Gamay Saint-Romain. Their plots are densely planted in granite between 400-500m, fermentations are natural and the wines are refreshing, vibrant and mineral. They are masters of whole bunch fermentation and any oak use is delicate and textural. They are our favourite Gamay producer, famed throughout France for their thrilling wines and groundbreaking environmental work in the winery and throughout their vineyards.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWinemaking, vineyard details and tech info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-serol.com\/en\/the-wines\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Domaine Sérol \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Serol-Lineup_sml.png?v=1693441301\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43472073785499,"sku":"21SERCOSTE","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Domaine-Serol-_Chez-Coste_-Cotes-Roannaise-AOP-2021.png?v=1690265982"},{"product_id":"domaine-serol-eclat-de-granit-cotes-roannaise-aop-2021-1-5l-magnum","title":"Domaine Sérol 'Eclat de Granit' Côtes Roannaise AOP 2021 1.5L MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerous, perfumed Gamay from this superstar organic\/biodynamic producer. These guys are masters of whole bunch fermentation where stems are added, bringing extra life and vitality to the wine. It has spicy fruit, clarity and a mineral freshness that perhaps references the granite soils. Beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5L of luscious Loire Gamay, yes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Domaine Sérol \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Serol-Lineup_sml.png?v=1693441301\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45634035417243,"sku":"21SERECLATMAG","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/products\/DomaineSerol_EclatdeGranit_CotesRoannaiseAOP1.5LMagnum2020.jpg?v=1631231730"},{"product_id":"domaine-serol-champtoise-chenin-blanc-2022","title":"Domaine Sérol Chenin Blanc Sur Granite ‘Champtoisé’ 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePear drops, lemon flower\/pith and squeaky lime skin are amongst the aromatics.  White nectarine and deeper orchard fruit shades float on sleek acidity, expanded by the hidden breath of large format oak. Salty minerals sparkle through the whole thing. This is a singular, high altitude Loire Chenin Blanc. Hugely limited, be quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legendary Stéphane and Carine Sérol are the fifth generation custodians of this biodynamic and organically certified estate, producing mouth-wateringly fresh wines from the local, indigenous variant of Gamay, Gamay Saint-Romain. Their plots are densely planted in granite between 400-500m, fermentations are natural and the wines are refreshing, vibrant and mineral. They are masters of whole bunch fermentation and any oak use is delicate and textural. They are our favourite Gamay producer, famed throughout France for their thrilling wines and groundbreaking environmental work in the winery and throughout their vineyards.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWinemaking, vineyard details and tech info \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-serol.com\/en\/the-wines\/\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Domaine Sérol \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Serol-Lineup_sml.png?v=1693441301\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45634035581083,"sku":"22SERBLANC","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Domaine-Serol-_Champtoise_-Chenin-Blanc-2021.png?v=1690266021"},{"product_id":"domaine-serol-chez-coste-cotes-roannaise-aop-2022","title":"Domaine Sérol ‘Chez Coste’ Côtes Roannaise AOP 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eMouth-watering Gamay gold. Initiated in the 1980s, 'Chez Coste' is a densely planted sub-section of 1.5 hectare cru vineyard '\u003cspan\u003ePerdrizière', facing east at 400m. It is one of the prized jewels of the appellation and ripens late. Grapes are de-stemmed and vinified in porous amphora with maceration lasting around 6 months without sulphur. Pressing is very slow and gentle followed by another 6 months ageing in the same vessel.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking, silky and exquisitely refined, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis is a masterclass in the Gamay bio-type 'Saint Romain' from Côte Roannaise AOP. Along with violet, dense cherry and squishy strawberry there's spice and flickers of citrus zest and iron. @stfserol's 'Chez Coste' has depth and amplitude with fine, supple tannins that bolster and lift it. More of a textural exploration than an aromatic one, the wine is so layered that you can get lost in it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bloody excellent, very rare!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legendary Stéphane and Carine Sérol are the fifth generation custodians of this biodynamic and organically certified estate, producing mouth-wateringly fresh wines from the local, indigenous variant of Gamay, Gamay Saint-Romain. Their plots are densely planted in granite between 400-500m, fermentations are natural and the wines are refreshing, vibrant and mineral. They are masters of whole bunch fermentation and any oak use is delicate and textural. They are our favourite Gamay producer, famed throughout France for their thrilling wines and groundbreaking environmental work in the winery and throughout their vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWinemaking, vineyard details and tech info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-serol.com\/en\/the-wines\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Domaine Sérol \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\" title=\"Domaine Sérol\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Serol-Lineup_sml.png?v=1693441301\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45780827340955,"sku":"22SERCOSTE","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Domaine-Serol-_Chez-Coste_-Cotes-Roannaise-AOP-2021.png?v=1690265982"},{"product_id":"domaine-serol-eclat-de-granit-cotes-roannaise-aop-2022","title":"Domaine Sérol 'Eclat de Granit' Côtes Roannaise AOP 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenerous, perfumed Gamay from this superstar organic\/biodynamic producer. These guys are masters of whole bunch fermentation where stems are added, bringing extra life and vitality to the wine. It has depth, and fresh enveloping fruit. Beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2022 Eclat de Granite comes from Côte Roannaise, which sits far apart from the rest of the Loire Valley's vineyards, closer to Beaujolais than Sancerre and its red grape is Gamay. Sitting at altitude and from old vines, this wine is juicy and rich yet refreshing. It is young and vibrant with a purple-pink hue that abounds in primary red and black fruit and a lick of spice. Smooth, succulent and smashable, this is a wine you'll want to drink a lot of––and there's no need to wait with its low, resolved tannin structure. At just 12.5% alcohol, it is wonderfully modest in alcohol too. A delightful find.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e91 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Domaine Sérol \u003ca title=\"Domaine Sérol\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Domaine Sérol\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-5th-generation-masters-of-gamay-saint-romain\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Serol-Lineup_sml.png?v=1693441301\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46877757374619,"sku":"22SERECLAT","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/products\/DomaineSerol_EclatdeGranit_CotesRoannaiseAOP2020.jpg?v=1631231655"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/collections\/Serol-Lineup_sml.png?v=1732172992","url":"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/loire-volcanique-gamay-chenin-serol.oembed","provider":"Mountain \u0026 Row","version":"1.0","type":"link"}