Pluchot Cote Roannaise Arris 2022

Grown mostly in the Beaujolais region and a bit in the Loire, Gamay has garnered a devoted following the world over -including some dynamic vintners in unexpected corners who are true advocates of the variety. It usually emphasizes fruitiness with lots of raspberry, some cherry and strawberry though in certain locales particularly the Cru of Beaujolais its personality reflects the soils. Wines made of Gamay are easy drinking especially in the Loire and usually in Beaujolais though here wines from the best vineyard areas, the Cru, can have more substance. Though soft, fragrant, fruity Beaujolais is mostly to be drunk young, wines of some of these Cru are best left for a few years and can age for 10 to 12 years. One of my favorite quaffers and ubiquitous to the Bistros of Paris.

Food Pairings

Chicken even cold or in a salad. Cured meats or sausages, tuna, roasted pork or turkey. Burgers and brats, Nachos.

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Liquor Barn
Long Lake
952-473-1817

Zipp's
Minneapolis
612-333-8686

1010 Washington Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-339-4040

Liquor Exchange
Minneapolis
269-873-1073

North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393

Kowalski's Uptown Market
Minneapolis
612-377-3448

The Wine Shop
Minnetonka
952-988-9463

Scott's Liquor
Saint Paul
651-690-4434

Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515

Wayzata Wines & Spirits
Wayzata
952-473-7191