04.09.2020

We have landed our first (and only for this vintage) allocation of the wine produced by Domaine Serol in partnership with Michel Troisgros, the chef whose father put Salmon and Sorrel on the map, and who’s eponymous restaurant has the distinction of holding the hallowed 3 stars for the longest period in France.

Serol are located on the granitic soil of the Roannaise, between Lyon and Vichy and produce bio wines from densely planted Gamay-Saint-Romain, Chenin Blanc and Viognier from their long-held, family owned vineyards. (for more info please get in touch, or refer to the website)

Our first shipment of 2018 Les Blondins sold out in a matter of days (a huge surprise to us too, given that we were in peak lock down), so we have shipped the 2019 Les Blondins, single parcel of old vine, biodynamic Gamay, and the rare as hens teeth 2019 Chez Blondins, which is a whole bunch ferment of old vine Gamay sourced from the heart of the lieu dit ‘les Blondins’ raised in Amphora, with 60 days maceration (with no added so2 at any stage). We have just 90 bottles which we have shipped in one go.

Alongside this we have also shipped the mesmerizing 2019 Oudan - Boutte en Blanc (IGP Urfe Blanc), Viognier from 20 year old vines planted on granitic soil. The wine undergoes no MLF, so retains a tautness and freshness which naturally compliments the style of the variety perfectly. This is viognier for drinkers, not tasters!