Les Silex is a rosé produced by Domaine de la Barbinière in Fiefs Vendéens Chantonnay, Loire Valley, France. Made from Pinot Noir and Gamay. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Rosé
Appellation: Fiefs Vendéens Chantonnay
Region: Loire Valley
Country: France
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Gamay
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
A pale, crisp Loire rosé built from Pinot Noir and Gamay, showing bright red berry and citrus notes with a lively, refreshing finish. It's a dry, food-friendly style meant for easy drinking rather than long cellaring, pairing well with simple grilled or fresh dishes.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Loire Valley, France
Loire Valley stretches along France's longest river, running west from the centre of the country toward the Atlantic coast, and is prized above all for elegant, food-friendly whites.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
Gamay
Gamay is a red grape best known as the sole variety of Beaujolais in eastern France, a cheerful, juicy wine that ranges from simple and fruity to surprisingly serious.
More wines
From Domaine de la Barbinière
- Les Amphibol — Domaine de la Barbinière, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
- Les Gneiss — Domaine de la Barbinière, Fiefs Vendéens Chantonnay
More rosé wines from Loire Valley
- La Noue Rosé — Domaine Claude Riffault, Sancerre
- La Rondière Rosé — Clos de L'Epinay, Loire Valley
- Rosé d'Anjou — Champteloup, Rosé d'Anjou
- Rosé de Loire — Pierre Chanau, Rosé de Loire
Frequently asked questions
Where is Les Silex from?
Les Silex is produced by Domaine de la Barbinière in Fiefs Vendéens Chantonnay, Loire Valley, France.
What grapes are in Les Silex?
Les Silex is a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay.