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Coeur de la Reine Touraine Gamay 2024

$1799

Touraine Gamay is the Loire's answer to Beaujolais, and this one is made much the same way: eight days of carbonic maceration in stainless steel, then straight to tank until bottling, with nothing in the way of the fruit. It is a joint project between two fourth-generation Touraine families — Ludivine Marteau, whose 29 hectares sit on the south bank of the Cher, and Vincent Leclair, who farms 45 hectares at Pouille — working thirty-year-old vines on clay and flint. The vines are hand-harvested and the farming is sustainable, with grass cover between the rows and green harvesting to keep yields honest. At 12% alcohol it stays light on its feet: a red for chilling, not for cellaring. Twenty minutes in the fridge and pour it with whatever's on the table.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

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Phone: (415) 780-1405


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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Gamay

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Charcuterie, roast chicken, grilled sausages, rillettes, or a ham and butter baguette.

Tasting Profile

Strawberry and raspberry with a dusting of spice. Light-bodied, low in tannin, juicy acidity and a smooth, easygoing finish. Best with a light chill.