GRANDES MISES
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2023
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2023
Grape varietal
Black Gamay with white juice.
Tasting notes
Ruby-red colour with violets hues.
The nose reveals flavours of black fruits and spices.
The mouth is dominated by ripe black fruits aromas, blackcurrant, blueberry and again spices notes. A well-structured wine, elegant and supple with silky tannins and very nice length.
Serving suggestions
Best served at a temperature of around 14°C to 16°C. (57-60°F.), to appreciate its fruit aromas, its delicacy and freshness. Try also to decant this great Beaujolais-Villages to discover new tastes!
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with charcuterie, Italian dishes and white meats.
Ageing potential
The long vat maceration allows for good extraction. This wine is therefore well-structured and can easily age up to 5 years.
Origins
The Beaujolais region forms part of the “Grande Bourgogne Viticole”. It starts South of the Mâconnnais. With 100% Gamay grapes, the Beaujolais Villages appellation is situated in the two departments of the Rhône and Saône-et-Loire, and especially around the villages of Blacé, Lancié, Régnié and Lantignié.
Terroir
The soils are mainly composed of limestone and clay interspersed with sandy granite veins. Of the total 22000 hectares planted in the Beaujolais region, 6000 hectares are entitled to the “Beaujolais- Villages” appellation, which is the intermediary appellation between “Beaujolais” and the 10 Crus.
Our wine is made up from a vineyard situated in: Blacé, situated towards the South of the region, several kilometres from Villefranche-sur-Saône. The vineyard extends from the Blaceret plateau (215 metres altitude) to the wooded hillsides of the Col de Failly (at 673 metres) and produces 420 hectares of Beaujolais-Villages.
Vine and soil
Age of Vines: 48 years
Yield: 56 hectolitres per hectare Plots:
A parcel selection with vines pruned “en gobelet” on sandy and stony soils.
Blacé brings roundness and fruit to the blend.
Vinification and maturing
The Gamay grapes were harvested at the beginning of September from our partner winegrowers.
When the grapes arrived at the winery, the stalks were ripe, so we vatted them directly as whole grapes, to give the juice a fruity, easy-drinking flavour. The vatting process began with a 12-day maceration, with a few pump-overs to extract as much of the juice as possible and lock in the aromas. After pressing, the press and free-run juices from each cuvée were blended and racked for malolactic fermentation on fine lees and 12 months' ageing in vats.
Vintage : 2023
In 2023, the Beaujolais Gamay harvest was marked by contrasting weather conditions. A rainy spring was followed by a hot, dry summer, favouring rapid, even ripening of the grapes. These conditions helped to concentrate sugars and aromas while maintaining good acidity. Yields were slightly below average due to the summer drought, but the quality of the grapes was exceptional.
Harvesting began in early September, with healthy, ripe bunches of grapes. We were able to harvest high quality grapes, despite some losses due to the drought. Overall, the state of the harvest was excellent, with grapes of good colour and thick skins, a sign of optimum ripeness.
The quality of the wines promises to be excellent, with intense aromas of red and black fruit, floral notes and spicy nuances. Initial tasting notes reveal well-balanced, well-structured wines with lively acidity and silky tannins. Their freshness and complexity promise a long life in bottle.
