Domaine Philippe Tessier Cheverny Rouge, Loire, France

Fresh red berries, pepper, delicate florals, and savory spice give 2025 Domaine Philippe Tessier Cheverny Rouge its bright, immediately inviting character. A traditional Cheverny blend of Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Côt, the wine is organically farmed and vinified with a semi-carbonic approach that emphasizes freshness and vivid fruit. Aging across stainless steel, wood, and concrete preserves that lively profile while bringing supple texture and fine tannins, resulting in a refreshing Loire red built as much for the table as for uncomplicated drinking.

Product Details:

• Proprietors: Simo and Marie Tessier
• Winemaker: Simon Tessier
• Grapes: Pinot Noir, Gamay, Côt
• Farming: Certified organic
• Organic Certification: Ecocert since 1998
• Soils: Siliceous soils over poor clay
• Vinification: Semi-carbonic
• Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts
• Aging: Stainless steel, wood, and concrete
• Total SO₂: Approximately 20 mg/L
• ABV: 13%

Sensory Description:

Fresh cherry, raspberry, and other bright red fruits lead the nose, joined by pepper, subtle floral tones, and touches of savory spice. The palate is juicy and refreshing, with Pinot Noir bringing aromatic finesse, Gamay contributing exuberant fruit, and Côt adding structure. Fine tannins keep the texture supple and harmonious, while earthy and gently spicy nuances provide dimension beneath the fruit. The finish remains fresh, lively, and distinctly food-friendly.

Winemaker's Background:

Domaine Tessier is a family estate established by Roger Tessier in 1961 in the heart of Cheverny. His son Philippe took over in 1981 and became closely associated with the domaine's development and its commitment to organic, low-intervention winegrowing. In February 2020, the next generation took the reins under Philippe's son Simon Tessier, who now leads the estate alongside his wife, Marie. The domaine farms approximately 26 hectares spread across Cheverny, Cormeray, and Cellettes, with vineyards rooted in a varied mosaic of siliceous clay, clay-limestone, gravel, and underlying limestone. Certified organic since 1998, the Tessiers pursue an artisanal approach intended to express vineyard, vintage, and variety with clarity while maintaining healthy soils and a living vineyard environment.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve lightly chilled at approximately 14 to 16 degrees Celsius in a medium-sized red wine glass. Its bright fruit, fine tannins, and refreshing structure make it particularly versatile with food. Pair with charcuterie, pâté, roast chicken, grilled pork, sausages, mushroom dishes, pizza, grilled vegetables, or soft and semi-soft cheeses. Its lively character also makes it particularly well suited to picnics and casual outdoor meals.