Beaujolais-Villages
from the range "Our Bio Pure collection (organic)"
Beaujolais-Villages
Boasting a robe so dark you’d think it was black, the aromas are of fresh fruit and flowers. The mouthfeel is fleshy, packed with fruit, lip-smacking and beautifully balanced.
Grape variety: 100% Gamay
Type: red
Alc.by.vol.: 13°
Terroir: Beaujolais Villages is a French AOC (Appellation d’Origine Controlée) and a European AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protégée). The granitic and sandy soil in the village of Quincié is perfect for the creation of great red wines.
Harvest: Hand-picked to keep the bunches whole for vinification
Vinification: the vines for this wine are under conversion to organic certification. The bunches are placed in 20 kg open-work cases. No seeding with yeasts and no added sulphites. Vinification is in stoneware amphorae.
Maturing: in stoneware amphorae
Certification: under conversion to organic C3. Vegan compatible
Robe: Beautiful robe so dark it looks black
Nose: stunning fresh fruit and flower aromas
Palate: a fleshy, really fruity and beautifully balanced mouthfeel
Serving suggestions: enjoy it as an aperitif, with a rib steak, red meat, cheese or for any occasion
Serving temperature: 14°C/57°F
Cellaring: between 1 and 3 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).