2023 Jean-Louis Dutraive Domaine De La Grand'Cour, Fleurie, 'Clos de la Grand'Cour', Beaujolais, France
$44.99
VINEYARD: A true clos (walled vineyard) and eight hectare monopole of Dutraivefamily. Vine age ranges
from 30-70 years old.
SOIL: Very little topsoil 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. 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, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Icon, Wild Side, Dressed to Impress, Big Power
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