2021 La Ficelle de Saint-Pourcain Gamay Pinot Noir

The perfect light red from Saint-Pourcain in France. Juicy, fresh-faced and perfect with a light chill.
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If you like the easy-drinking, snappy red wines from Beaujolais or the slurpy red-berried reds from the southern Rhone, you'll love this.

This is a jubey little red blend from a village on the fringe of the Loire Valley. It's a mash-up of Gamay and Pinot Noir made in a 'smash-me-now' style. A sloshy, silky, simple but loveable red that is great value for money.

It's just a joy to drink.

Looking for a red to pop in the fridge on a warm day? This is a great option.

Looking for a fun red to take to your next BBQ? This is your guy.

In the year 1487, Sieur Gaultier, tavern keeper at Saint-Pourcain, served Saint-Pourcain wine in earthenware and pewter pitchers. In his smoky and very dark tavern, after several gulps, it became difficult, if not impossible, to know what had really been consumed. Endless discussions followed where everyone evaluated, in their own way, the quantity they had consumed. Tired of these drunken palavers and to put an end to them, he had the idea of ​​plunging a piece of string into the pitchers, making a knot corresponding to the measures of the time, the half and the pint.

Region: Saint-Pourcain, France
Blend: Gamay (70%), Pinot Noir (30%)
ABV: 12%
Closure: 750ml
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87 Points - "A soft wine with typical spicy Gamay aromas. This is an uncomplicated, light-bodied wine that should be served lightly chilled. Les Vignerons de Saint-Pourçain was set up in 1952 and with its 100 members is responsible for a substantial majority of the production of the Saint-Pourçain appellation. La Ficelle, a blend of 70% Gamay and 30% Pinot Noir, is very much a fun wine – one to share with friends. The first vintage was in 1987 and the wine is always launched on the first Saturday of December. Each year the bottle has a different design." - Jim Budd (Decanter.com)</o>

Customer Reviews

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 11 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 8 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
11 reviews
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    selvam p.
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    11 months ago
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Super drop

    Lip licking and must have wine

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    Harvey
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    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sublime

    Thoroughly enjoyed. A smooth and comforting red enjoyed with friends. Sensational juiciness, with notes of cherries and raspberries flowing with some easy tannins.

  • AA
    Antoine A.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Easy drinking wine

    Easy drinking wihtout being devoid of character. Great value red for warmer weather drinking.

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    DEANNE M.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent value, easy drinking red

    We really enjoyed our bottle of La Ficelle De Sant-Pourcain, so much so we are ready to order more. Definitely recommended.

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    Russell T.
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    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Value!

    I always buy this wine when I see it. If you like Beaujolais get a bootle. Juicy, moorish and it’s well priced for decent French wine

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