COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grolleau, Gamay, Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Les Sablonnettes
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Copains D'Abord 2021 is a red wine from the Loire Valley, France, produced by Domaine des Sablonnettes. The wine's name, meaning 'Friends First,' reflects its intended purpose as an approachable and shareable wine. It prominently features Grolleau, a native Loire grape, alongside Gamay and Chenin Blanc. The producer, Domaine des Sablonnettes, is a family-run estate committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices, aiming to create wines with minimal intervention. The wine is classified as Vin de France.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
13-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Les Copains D'Abord' translates to 'Friends First'.
Fact 02
Grolleau is a key grape, often used for rosé but shines here in red.
Fact 03
The wine is often described as 'glouglou' - meaning easy to drink.
Fact 04
Domaine des Sablonnettes practices biodynamic farming.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Les Copains D'Abord 2021 is produced using hand-harvested grapes that are destemmed. The winemaking involves a short maceration period, followed by six months of aging in tanks. The producer, Domaine des Sablonnettes, employs organic and biodynamic farming practices and adheres to a philosophy of minimal intervention, often bottling wines without filtration or sulfites. The wine is classified as Vin de France.
