Petit Detour Gamay 2023

Petit Détour’s Gamay 2023 is a bright, juicy take on the variety—more about crunch and charm than weight, with vibrant red fruit, floral lift and a lightly savoury edge. Made in a fresh, modern style (think chillable, drinkable, dangerously moreish), it delivers the playful side of Gamay while still holding a tidy line of structure for the table.

Appearance:

Vibrant cherry-ruby with a translucent core and pink-magenta highlights at the rim. Lively and youthful in the glass, with a glossy sheen and quick, delicate legs that signal a lighter-bodied, fruit-forward style.

Aroma:

Fresh raspberry, red cherry and wild strawberry, with violet, rose petal and a hint of bubblegum-lift. Underneath sits a gentle savoury note of white pepper, dried herbs and a touch of earth.

Taste:

Light to medium-bodied and delightfully juicy. Crunchy red berries and cherry skin lead, followed by a subtle savoury twist—pepper, tea leaf and a faint stemmy/herbal edge that adds definition rather than greenness. Tannins are fine and soft, acidity is bright and refreshing, and the overall feel is energetic, silky and gulpable.

Finish:

Clean, medium and snappy, lingering with red fruit, floral notes and a faint, dry spice that keeps it appetising.

Food Pairing:

Charcuterie, roast chicken, pork sausages, mushroom dishes, tuna niçoise, burgers, or a picnic spread—also excellent lightly chilled.