Gamay from vines up to a hundred years old planted on steep slopes 450 metres above sea level over black volcanic soils make for a winning combination. There’s smoky minerals but the sort of approachable, deliciously rich fruit we love in this particular variant of Gamay that’s native to this small corner of the Auvergne
Jean Maupertuis is the original natural winemaker of Auvergne. Bottles from first his estate, Domaine de Peyra, are now highly sought after collector's items.