The Rose... It is actually more of a pretty pale golden color. Somewhere between orange and pink. The arrival of Jamain's Pinot Gris rose is a highlight of my year. I imagine lawn parties, (great with mini-quiches), or leafy spring salads and scallops as ideal pairing. This is as elegant and as enjoyable as wine gets. Subtle, clean, very aromatic without being gauche. Nice underpinning of geology to Jamain's Pinot Gris Rose: a study in minerality.

The Estate... Denis Jamain's grandfather planted vines here. His 15 hectares are a significant holding in terms of Reuilly: less than 200 hectares are planted within the boundaries of this appellation. Jamain farms in accordance to the minimal-impact sustainable principles espoused by the lutte raisonee movement for monitored sustainability in agriculture. The wine tastes very much like the authentic article to me, a great example of the lively herby and slightly spicy character Pinot takes on in the cool eastern Loire.

The Region... The wine region we call the Loire comprises a number of geographically unique areas connected by an amazing river by the same name. The Loire Valley is notably diverse and beautiful. It combines a natural landscape with a fine architectural heritage of many chateaux, churches, and monasteries. There are also the historic towns and villages important during the Renaissance and relevant today as contributors to the development of modern culture in Europe. In this region of France, there’s a history of interaction between humans and their environment, and it is reflected in the character of the wines.