Gamay Noir.
Colour: Deep garnet red with purple highlights.
Bouquet: Intense nose with aromas of ripe black fruits (Burlat cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant), perfectly complemented by spicy and roasted notes.
Palate: full-bodied, combining fruit and spice, with silky, mellow tannins. Beautiful complexity with a smooth touch in harmony with the fruity aromas.
Perfect pairing with all type of delicatessen, cold and cured meats, red meat and cheese but also exotic dishes such as couscous, chili con carne, fajitas and tajine.
Serve at a temperature of around 15-16°C. (59-60°F.).
This wine is ready to drink now but can be kept for 2 to 3 years.
Bourgogne Gamay became a new regional appellation from the 2011 vintage.
The grapes must come exclusively from the Beaujolais Crus: Brouilly, Chénas, Chiroubles, Côte de Brouilly, Fleurie, Juliénas, Morgon, Moulin à Vent, Régnié and/or Saint Amour. Gamay from the vineyards of the Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages appellations cannot be used in the case of this appellation.
Maceration lasted around 15 days under controlled temperature (25-28°C.) with regular cap punching and pumping over. After pressing, the temperatures are lowered in order to preserve the fruit aromas. The wine is then transferred into stainless-steel tanks for a major part to obtain a good balance maximum fruit flavours and the delicate wood brought by the other part of the cuvée which was aged in barrels. Malolactic fermentation was totally completed to bring roundness to the wine.
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.
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