Our tasting impressions
And seduce it will. So pretty and effortless to drink but take the time to appreciate it. There is more to it than just an alluring name and delightful taste. It’s not often you get this much for so little.
About this wine
100% Gamay from vines ranging in age from 20-40 years in south-facing granite soil. Yields are 52 hl/ha. Fermentation through carbonic maceration for 5-6 days. Aged in tanks.
About the grape
Gamay, a descendent of Pinot Noir crossed with the obscure Gouais Blanc has often been thought of as a light grape but the emergence of Cru Beaujolais in recent years has raised awareness that it can produce serious, age-worthy wines. Gamay wines are high in acidity and therefore very flexible.
Thibaut's view of the vintage
2017 began with frost that decimated most of more than a quarter of the vines and was followed by drought. All of the Chardonnay was lost. Production was cut nearly in half, resulting in good concentration. A very terroir-driven vintage.
On your table…
Beaujolais, including this one, can be served at or just below cellar temperature - 50-55. A fine red aperitif or serve it with almost anything you like (we’re not kidding).