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Domaine des Pothiers, which takes its name from the lieu-dit in which it is situated, is one of the oldest, but also one of the most dynamic and exciting domains within the appellation. The Paires have been in Villemontais for over 300 years. The current incumbent, Georges, joined his father in 1974 and took control of the family domaine in 1978. Georges and Denise’s son, Romain, joined his parents in 2004 after completing his studies. In addition to making wine, they also raise Limousin cattle.

They work a total of nine hectares of vines, and all but 30 ares is owned by the family themselves. Whilst the majority of the vineyards are planted to Gamay Saint-Romain, they do also have just less than one hectare of Chardonnay and half a hectare of Pinot Gris will come into production in 2009. Everything here is hand harvested, with all the vineyards organic, in conversion.

In 2005 the Paires purchased what is probably the highest (with the potential to be the most distinguished, or at the very least aesthetic pleasing) vineyard in the entire appellation. Le Clos du Puy sits high up on the hillside with amazing views down towards the plain and the Lac de Loire, with the mountains of Beaujolais in the distance. It is a true closof 1.7 hectares enclosed, completely, by a high wall. The previous owner started to re-establish vines here in 2000, but for the moment the rest of the plot remains dormant. Le Puy itself is a hamlet of one or two houses, but it is dominated by an old priory, now a smallholding with its own chapel, that would have once claimed ownership of the clos. It is a special place that deserves to make special wine. Let’s hope that is the case in years to come.

Some 30 kilometres north of the Côtes Roannaise appellation in the village of Saint-Nazaire-sous-Charlieu, situated on the opposite side of the Loire, the Paire’s have taken on the challenge of re-establishing an old parcel of Gamay. Planted before the last war, it had long been abandoned. They have been producing this under the Vin de Pays d’Urfé appellation since 2004, and are the only grower to be active here. Unlike the Cote Roannaise, the soil on the right bank of the river is more limestone and clay and offers a completely different profile to the Gamay grown here.

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White - Sparkling

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise Eclipse

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White - Sparkling, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Rosé - Sparkling

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise

Rosé - Sparkling, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Rosé - Sparkling

Domaine des Pothiers Eclipse

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Rosé - Sparkling, France, Loire Valley
Rosé - Sparkling

Domaine des Pothiers Eclipse Rose

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Rosé - Sparkling, France, Vin de France
Red - Sparkling

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise Bulles

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Red - Sparkling, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Rosé

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise Rosé

Rosé, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Rosé

Domaine des Pothiers Urfé Granit Rose

Rosé, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Urfé
White

Domaine des Pothiers Chardonnay Aris

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White, France, Vin de France
White

Domaine des Pothiers la colline en flamme

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White, France, Vin de France
White

Domaine des Pothiers Riesling En Paradis

White, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Urfé
White

Domaine des Pothiers Urfé Fou de Chene

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White, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Urfé
White

Domaine des Pothiers Urfé Pinot Gris Hors Piste

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White, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Urfé
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise Bulles

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise Clos du Puy

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise Combien Tu M'Aimes ...

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise Diogene

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise Domaine

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise L'Intégrale

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise La Chapelle

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise Numero Six

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise Référence

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Gamay Côte Roannaise

Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers la colline en flamme

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Les Grenettes

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Red, France, Loire Valley
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Les Négrettes

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Red, France, Loire Valley
Red

Domaine des Pothiers Urfé Vertige

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Red, France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Urfé

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