Grape variety: 100% Gamay

Type: red

Alc.by.vol.: 13°

Terroir: on the peak of Mont Brouilly, at 484 metres above sea-level, is a Chapel to Our Lady of the Grapes, A.K.A. La Madonne. The land is mainly made up of deep, altered blue stone and granite.

Harvest: Hand-picked to keep the bunches whole for vinification, this remains traditional, with vatting lasting an average of 12 days.

Vinification: remains traditional, with vatting lasting an average of 12 days.

Maturing; in stainless steel vats

Certification: HVE3, the highest French governmental environmental certification

Serving suggestions: absolutely delicious, with bœuf bourguignon, Flemish stew or duck breast with cep mushrooms

Serving temperature: 12 – 13°C/53-56°F

Cellaring: between and years

Estate: We have been vinegrower-winemakers for 5 generations on the commune of Saint-Lager at the foot of famous Mont Brouilly, topped with its iconic chapel. We also craft; Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Morgon, Moulin à Vent and Régnié, not forgetting Beaujolais Villages as well as white, rosé and sparkling wines. Our estate gained the ultimate accolade in 2016 when our Chiroubles 2015 was awarded Best Gamay in the World (Meilleur Gamay du Monde). We care for the environment and craft organic red and white wine (PURE collection).