Florent Thinon
Florent Thinon is our youngest vigneron at 25! He grew up in a winemaking family, taking over his uncles ’domaine in the Cote Roannaise at the tender age of 21, signing his first vintage in 2020.
He is part of the young generation bringing energy and buzz in the volcanic part of the Loire Valley. Once forgotten, this region is now brimming with dynamic vignerons.
Florent trained in Beaune, mingling with sons and daughters of famed Burgundian estate like Domaine Pierre Yves Colin Morey, Arnoux-Lachaux and Cornu. Sometimes temping for them. At the same time, heling his uncle switch the Domaine towards organic and biodynamic viticulture. He trained in Beaujolais at Chateau Thivin and with local icons Domaine Serol and Domaine des Berioles.
The vineyards are vastly planted with Gamay Saint Romain (7ha) and a few, recently planted, plots of Chenin blanc (1ha). His winemaking style is flawless, hand harvest in small crates, 30 to 40% whole bunch fermentation with indigenous yeast and fermentation in concrete tank.
His philosophy is “do very little things but do it very well”
“Le Rouge” is quite simply the top highlight of all the discoveries we made in 2024. We are excited to bring Florent’s wines in the UK.
The Wines
On the palate, it is bright and finely structured, with a linear acidity that gives tension and focus. Flavours of lemon zest, pear skin, and a hint of almond unfold with clarity, supported by a gentle creaminess from well-judged lees aging. The finish is long, clean, and mineral-driven, leaving a mouth-watering impression.
White
Red
Le Rouge, a simple name for a big wine.
Made from Gamay Saint Romain grape which has smaller clusters than Gamay from the Beaujolais, hence a darker coloured wines and also a crunchy and peppery nose it could be mistaken with a Mencia from Galicia or a Syrah from the Northern Rhone.
One of our best seller within our trade clients, due to its versatility. Stunning wine.