{"id":84095,"date":"2020-02-02T11:00:34","date_gmt":"2020-02-02T10:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hybrid2454.fr.ns.planethoster.net\/~pereauguste\/product\/le-gamay\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:07:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:07:53","slug":"le-gamay","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.pereauguste.com\/en\/product\/le-gamay\/","title":{"rendered":"Gamay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;50&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;0&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; el_class=&#8221;inverted-device-order&#8221;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;500&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;101168&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 data-path-to-node=\"2\">Carbonic maceration: the explosion of fruit at the heart of the grain<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;205397&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Among the various techniques for red wine vinification, <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">carbonic maceration<\/b> holds a special place. Unlike the traditional method, it does not rely on extraction through contact between the juice and the skins in the vat, but on an internal fermentation, occurring within the grape itself.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\">An inverted approach to winemaking<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">To understand carbonic maceration, one must compare it to traditional vinification:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">In traditional vinification:<\/b> Grapes are often crushed or de-stemmed to release the juice. Fermentation occurs in the liquid phase within the vat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">In carbonic maceration:<\/b> The process requires <b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\">whole bunches and intact berries<\/b>. This is where <b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\">hand-harvesting<\/b> becomes imperative to ensure that every grape arrives at the winery without any damage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"7\">How does it work? Intra-cellular fermentation<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Once the whole bunches are carefully placed in a vat saturated with carbon dioxide (CO2\u200b), a fascinating phenomenon occurs:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Anaerobiosis:<\/b> In the absence of oxygen, each grape berry triggers its own internal metabolism. Enzymes convert sugar into alcohol without the immediate intervention of yeasts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Aroma production:<\/b> This intracellular fermentation creates unique aromatic precursors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Berry bursting:<\/b> After a few days, internal pressure causes the berries to burst. The released juice then completes its fermentation in a more conventional manner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"10\">The profile of carbonic maceration wines<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Why choose this technique at <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"36\">Domaine du P\u00e8re Auguste<\/b>? It allows us to craft radically different red wines, focused on immediate pleasure:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Explosive aromas:<\/b> One finds typical and luscious notes of pear drop (candy), banana, kirsch cherry, and very intense small red fruits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Incomparable suppleness:<\/b> Since the juice spends very little time in contact with skins and seeds, <b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"101\">tannin extraction<\/b> is very low. 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The premier grape for lovers of tender red wines, it expresses all its roundness and spring-like aromatic palette on our Civray-de-Touraine soils. It is a &#8220;pleasure&#8221; wine, easy to drink, seducing with its youth and notes of fresh red fruits. 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The finish is fresh and leaves a very pleasant, clean sensation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"9\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\">Terroir and Winemaking<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">The <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">GODEAU family<\/b> crafts this Gamay to extract the purest fruit:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Grape Variety:<\/b> 100% Gamay<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Terroir:<\/b> Flinty clays (argiles \u00e0 silex), which provide finesse and a refreshing quality.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Winemaking:<\/b> Hand-harvested, followed by a short <em>carbonic<\/em> maceration to emphasize fruit aromas and supple tannins. Aged in vats to preserve the grape&#8217;s original freshness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Commitment:<\/b> Estate certified <b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">HVE (High Environmental Value)<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\">Food &amp; Wine Pairing: The wine for every moment<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Gamay is one of the rare red wines that pairs with almost anything:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Aperitif:<\/b> Perfect with a Touraine charcuterie board (Rillettes, P\u00e2t\u00e9 de t\u00eate).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Main Courses:<\/b> Ideal with white meats (roast chicken, saut\u00e9ed pork), summer grills, country-style buffets, and even fish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cheeses:<\/b> Wonderfully accompanies soft cheeses (Camembert, Brie).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Service:<\/b> For an optimal experience, serve slightly chilled, between 13\u00b0C and 15\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"17\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"18\">A Note from the GODEAU Family<\/h3>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"19\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,0\">&#8220;Gamay is the ultimate wine for friends! It&#8217;s the one you open when you want to keep things simple and just enjoy the moment. 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