Winery Gérald Besse - Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay

Winery Gérald BesseDomaine Saint-Théodule Gamay

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay of Winery Gérald Besse is a red wine from the region of Martigny of Valais.
This wine generally goes well with beef
The Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay of the Winery Gérald Besse is in the top 10 of wines of Martigny.

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The Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay of Winery Gérald Besse matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of picadillo.

Details and technical informations about Winery Gérald Besse's Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir

Gamay is a Burgundian grape variety that has existed since the 14th century. For fear of competition with the pinot noir of Burgundy, gamay was finally uprooted and planted in the Beaujolais region, from Mâcon to Lyon. These siliceous and granitic soils suit it perfectly, and it gives its best here. But it is also planted all over France, such as in Lorraine, in the Loire Valley, in Bugey, in Savoie and in Auvergne. Gamay is early and very productive and needs to be limited so that quality prevails over quantity. Short winter pruning of the shoots and high density of vines per hectare are the methods that allow it to produce very fruity, fresh and greedy red wines. Gamay is also very popular in red wine futures, and produces wines from the Beaujolais region with very interesting character and ageing potential. The AOCs Crémant-de-Bourgogne, Mâcon, Anjou, Touraine, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Côtes-d'Auvergne, Saint-Pourçain, Bugey, Gaillac, Côtes du Luberon... and many vins de pays are proud of it. Today, about 36,000 hectares of Gamay are cultivated in France, including 22,000 hectares in Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay - 2018
In the top 10 of of Martigny wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay - 2017
In the top 10 of of Martigny wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay - 2016
In the top 10 of of Martigny wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay - 2015
In the top 10 of of Martigny wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay - 2014
In the top 10 of of Martigny wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay - 2013
In the top 10 of of Martigny wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Domaine Saint-Théodule Gamay from Winery Gérald Besse are 2015, 2013, 2018, 2017 and 2016.

Informations about the Winery Gérald Besse

The winery offers 31 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Martigny in the region of Valais

The Winery Gérald Besse is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Martigny to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Valais
In the top 2500 of of Switzerland wines
In the top 10 of of Martigny wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 250000 wines of the world

The wine region of Martigny

The wine region of Martigny is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gérald Besse or the Domaine Gérald Besse produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Martigny are Gamay noir, Chasselas and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Martigny often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or citrus.


The wine region of Valais

The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.

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The word of the wine: Destemming

Action consisting in separating the grapes from the stalk before vinification. The stalk, the woody part of the bunch, may give the wine an unpleasant vegetal character.

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