This is a super tasty, soft and fruity red made from Gamay grown in the small region of the Savoie in the east of France. It's pure and immediately appealing, with a mix of black and red fruits. Floral as well. Easy to enjoy, with a savoury twinge on the finish. Good stuff.

Domaine de Chatillon is the personal project of Ed Peter, the owner of famed Yarra Valley estate Yarra Yering. Vines up to 40 years of age grown in Chautagne area of Savoie close to Lac de Bourget (which used to be called “Chatillon”) south east of Annecy in the French Alps. The label depicts the castle Chateau de Chatillon that dates back to 1125, and has now been refurbished into a residence, situated on the property. The Chautagne area of Savoie enjoys warmer daytime climate (with alpine cold nights) and the only area in Savoie where red wines are dominant. The practices are of the highest order to create these brilliant wines - Organic viticulture, 100% estate grown fruit, handpicking and hands-off winemaking : wild yeasts, some solids in ferments, no oak maturation. Mondeuse is one of a small handful of local varieties that are slowly being found elsewhere outside of the Savoie, but the domaine also focusses on locals like Jacquere and Gamay. So dive in and perhaps discover your new favourite grape variety!