CLASSIQUES
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2022
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2022
Grape varietal
Black Gamay (Gamay Noir) with white juice.
Tasting notes
Colour: Ruby red with violet reflections.
Nose: Red berry fruit and violets.
Palate: A rich, supple taste with good body with supple and fine balance.
Serving suggestions
Best enjoyed at a température of 14 to 16°C (57-60°F).
Food and wine pairing
Drink with lamb, grilled fish or scallops, fresh tofu, cured meats, a light stew, kidneys, pizza, barbecues, light soups and blue cheese from the French Auvergne area.
Ageing potential
This wine can be served now or laid down for the next three years.
Terroir
The wine comes from the vineyards planted around the villages of Blacé, Lantignie and Montmelas in the Beaujolais area. Granite, schistous, shallow soils.
Vinification and maturing
Harvest: 100% hand harvested.
Wine making: semi carbonic maceration.
Vinification: during 12 to 15 days to ensure good extraction, with temperatures held at 22-25°C (71-77°F) to protect the fruit of the Gamay grape.
Ageing: in vats
Vintage : 2022
Rainfall in June was highly variable from one area to another. In the south of Beaujolais, where most of the Chardonnays are concentrated, there was little rain, unlike the north, where the crus are located.
The intense heat of July and August accelerated the ripening process for the Gamay grapes. The harvest was characterised by great disparity between the plots. Some grapes did not withstand these extreme conditions and lost a lot of juice, while others resisted them exceptionally well. Several factors explain these divisions such as the heavily drained soil, the exposure, and the age and yield on the vine. There was little difference between the early and late sectors.
The harvest took place from 23 August to 10 September in the Beaujolais vineyards.
Volumes were lower throughout the appellation, but the quality was good.
This year we have focused on de-stemming with long macerations to enhance the wine's elegance. Naturally, our traditional semi-carbonated vinification with whole grapes is still used to extract the aromatic finesse of the Gamay grapes, as well as some hot pre-fermentative maceration to extract as much colour as possible from the grapes that suffered the most from the drought.
The wines are beautifully concentrated with a lovely volume in the mouth. Tannins are prominent. Tasting is a real pleasure. The nose and palate reveal raspberry and cherry liqueur aromas, smooth blueberry cream accompanied by violets, dark chocolate and pear.
Awards
- January 2024 : Médaille Grand Or - Burgondia d'Or
