In the past decade or so, the town of Rablay-sur-Layon has become a small hub for dedicated, young winemakers in the Loire Valley. While the village was traditionally known for sweet wines made from Chenin Blanc, Geneviève Delatte and Nicolas Bertin of Bertin-Delatte have chosen a different path, expressing their terroir through precise, textured, and age-worthy dry wines. All vines are farmed organically. In the cellar, the winemaking philosophy is very simple: intervene as little as possible and let nature take its course. Fermentations are with native yeasts, there is minimal use of SO2. The result is a set of distinctive and pure wines that are true to Geneviève and Nicolas' vision and terroir.

The Rabatiere is made from 100% Pinot d'Aunis, a local Loire red grape. Light, translucent ruby in color with pristine aromas of red flowers, cherry and fresh earth, this charming red is light bodied with soft tannins and refreshing acidity and a wonderful peppery note on the palate. Enjoy with a slight chill alongside a plate of charcuterie.