Sinapius 2024 Esmè

This Estate Grown Gamay, sourced from a dry-grown, high-density planted vineyard established in 2013, offers a truly expressive wine that showcases the character of its unique terroir. Planted with 7,700 to 11,111 vines per hectare, the grapes are carefully handpicked to maintain the integrity of the bunches, before undergoing a traditional whole-cluster carbonic maceration for two weeks. After pressing, the wine is aged for seven months in a 1500-litre foudré and old barriques, bottled without fining or filtration in February 2025.

The result is a wine that opens with an intensely perfumed nose, offering aromas of wild strawberry and redcurrants, layered with hints of violet and wild fennel. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a savoury depth from the whole-bunch stem elements, complemented by juicy red fruits and fine, chalky tannins. As the wine opens with time in the glass, the initial savoury notes give way to sweet, dark red fruits, and the wine shows wonderful length and persistence. The finish is marked by a fine spice and vibrant acidity, making it versatile and enjoyable both at room temperature and when lightly chilled.