2026 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay
Drinking Window Enjoy young or within 3 years to preserve its fruitiness.
Classification AOP Beaujolais
Region Beaujolais
Soil Calcareous clay soil
Fermentation Vessels thermoregulated open vats
Maceration 10 days
Production Details Fermenting maceration takes place in thermoregulated open vats for 10 days, followed by aging in stainless-steel vats for 5–6 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C (53–55°F).
Tasting Notes Fresh, characteristic nose; red fruit, strawberry and raspberry; round, soft and decadent palate; refreshing, fruit-dominant finish.
Food Pairing Charcuterie boards and cheeses; starters and vegetarian dishes; grilled or roasted meats and poultry.
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Beaujolais
Soil Calcareous clay soil
Fermentation Vessels Thermoregulated Open Vats, Stainless Steel
Maceration 10 days
Total Aging 5 months
Serving Temperature 12-13°C · 53-55°F
Production Details Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated open vats for 10 days. Aging in stainless steel vats for 5 to 6 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit (strawberry, raspberry)
Palate: round, soft, decadent, refreshing, fruit
Food Pairing charcuterie boards and cheeses, starters and vegetarian dishes, grilled or roasted meats and poultry
Critics Ratings Wine Spectator: 86 (2020)
Wine Spectator86 (2020)
Wine Enthusiast87 (2019)
Wine Enthusiast90 (2018)
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2016 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Drink now (recommendation published 2018-03-01).
Region Beaujolais
Soil Clay soil
Production Details Tank-aged; the contemporary Wine Enthusiast review states that tank aging preserved the wine's cherry flavors and crisp acidity.
Tasting Notes Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss, published 2018-03-01): ripe fruit, cherry, crisp acidity, sufficient tannin and weight.
Critics Ratings 86/100 — Wine Enthusiast, Roger Voss, published 2018-03-01
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Producer Information
Website
Address
6 Bis Boulevard Jacques Copeau, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 37 37
Owner
Albéric Bichot
Cellarmaster
Alain Serveau