GRANDES MISES
BEAUJOLAIS BLANC 2022
Grape varietal
100% Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
This Chardonnay wine shows a beautiful pale yellow and crystalline colour.
The nose offers intense aromas of white flowers with light notes of exotic fruits.
The mouth is surprising, with a fantastic minerality and a perfect balance between roundness and acidity. A beautiful white Beaujolais!
Serving suggestions
Best served decanted and enjoyed quite cool, between 12° and 14° C. (54-57°F) to discover its elegance and complexity.
Food and wine pairing
Perfect match as an aperitif or throughout a meal with fish, goat cheeses, oysters.
Ageing potential
This Beaujolais is a wine that is designed to be enjoyed in its youth. It can also keep for up to 6 years.
Origins
Although tradition has it that Beaujolais is a region of red wine production, some plots, thanks to the different textures of their sub-soils, allow the successful blooming of the Chardonnay grape variety.
Created in 1937, the Beaujolais white has two birthplaces: Villefranche in the Rhône and the canton of La Chapelle de Guinchay in the Saône-et-Loire.
Terroir
Parcels of our Beaujolais blanc are situated in the village of Saint-Amour,(Rhône) and on the ‘plateau du bois de Loyse’, in the village of La Chapelle de Guinchay near Beaujolais, in Saône-et-Loire.
The soils are mainly composed of limestone and clay interspersed with sandy granite veins. They are situated on the border between the granite slopes and the former bed of the Saône River. The Chardonnay vines are fed by the river’s more recent sediments, and soil deposits that date back to Hercynian period lend them a gentle trace of minerality.
Vine and soil
Age of Vines: 30 years
Yield: 50 hectolitres per hectare
Plots: From a grass vineyard of 10ha50, rigorously selected by the partner-grower. The plots crashed on the plateau, benefit from all the orientations.
Vinification and maturing
The Chardonnay grapes were harvested on August 2022, the 25th and the 27th.
They were then pressed, and musts were then settled under control temperature before the fermentation which occured at low temperature (18-20°C. / 64-68°F.).
A short ageing (6 months) took place in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine's minerality, purity of fruit and crisp acidity.
Vintage : 2022
2022 was marked by exceptional weather conditions. A mild winter allowed buds to come out early, followed by a relatively dry spring which kept disease at bay. However, the summer was particularly hot and dry, with frequent heat waves, resulting in significant water stress for the vines. Despite these extreme conditions, the grapes held up well, concentrating sugars and aromas.
Harvesting began very early, in mid-August, in order to preserve the freshness and acidity of the grapes. Yields were lower than normal due to the intense heat and lack of water, but the quality of the grapes harvested was remarkable. The bunches were small and concentrated, producing wines of great aromatic richness.
The Chardonnay wines of Beaujolais 2022 are characterised by powerful aromas of ripe fruit such as peach and apricot, with notes of white flowers and a touch of citrus. On the palate, they are full-bodied and well-balanced, with good acidity adding freshness and length. The 2022 vintage promises generous, well-structured wines with excellent ageing potential, showcasing the finesse and elegance of the region's Chardonnay grapes.
Awards
- May 2024 : 90 points - JamesSuckling.com
