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2023 Jean-Louis Dutraive Domaine de la Grand'Cour, Fleurie 'Chapelle Des Bois', Beaujolais, France
$45.00
ORGANIC: Certified
VINEYARD:Located directly across the dirt road from the winery, Chapelle des Bois is 1.8 hectares of vines ranging from 20-70 years of age. With a deeper topsoil than its south/southeast-facing neighbor Clos de la Grand'Cour, this vineyard faces north and slopes downward toward the village of Fleurie.
SOIL: Topsoil nearly a meter deep before hitting granite
VITICULTURE:No herbacides or pesticides, organically farmed, soils are worked, all fruit is hand-harvested.
VINIFICATION:Traditional vinification without sulfur and with natural yeast at very low temperatures. Semi-carbonic maceration and little or no filtering. Jean-Louis' motto in the cellar is minimal intervention and maximum surveillance.""
Specs
- Country France
- Region Beaujolais
- Appellation Fleurie
- Style Red Wine
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Gamay
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Meaty Fish, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Icon, Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Dressed to Impress, Big Power
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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