DOMAINE DES TROUILLERES Montagne de Stras 2023 Vin de France (Auvergne) 75cl Red

Grape varieties: 60% Gamay & 40% Pinot Noir

Terroir: Basalt soils on the northern slope of Puy de Corent

Tasting notes: The nose reveals aromas of Burlat cherry, bramble, and peony. On the palate, the wine is structured yet juicy, with a slightly firm but elegant tannic grain.

🍷 Serving temperature: 16–17°C, with one hour in a decanter

Camille and Mikaël Hyvert took over the estate in 2017 in the commune of Martres-de-Veyre. They farm 6 hectares, split between basalt soils on the north side of Corent and clay-limestone around the winery. The couple grows mostly red varieties such as Gamay and Pinot Noir, but also 1.24 hectares of Chardonnay and a tiny plot of Melon de Bourgogne. In the vineyard, they practise physiological pruning to help the vines build stronger reserves and greater resistance to frost. Their approach to blending, both grape varieties and different vintages, along with the choice of vessels (jars, barrels, stainless steel tanks) gives Camille and Mikaël’s cuvées their distinctive character.